Agents are legally bound by their license to be fair and honest, however- keep in mind that the listing agent doesn't work for you, he/she works for the seller. 

@Charles HayzerZero unless you're a licensed agent. that would be brokering. 

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

I’m a fellow investor and licensed Realtor here in Jacksonville, FL.

I'm partners with Licensed GC and Licensed Roofing company in South FL.

On the other hand I understand I'm unproven to each person I sit in front of and I find myself asking what the relationship is worth.I'm curious if some of the more experienced buy and hold investors had the same problem when first establishing their commercial relationships.Do I just need to suck it up and establish the relationship at the lesser valuation?  

My license expired years ago.

I’m a licensed agent in NJ and NY with Keller Williams - Let me know how I can help so we can get you in the game!

To answer the question, you should hang your license with a brokerage that understands any true entrepreneur will not stay in one career forever and has a plan of action to assist you in making the transition from behind the desk to real estate.

You have major advantages when you have your license, especially if you live in a very hot market with a lot of competition!