Closing on the property and being on the deed helps get around a lot of the problems associated with unlicensed wholesaling.

Laws on unlicensed wholesaling is also something you might want to look into, assuming that is the route you plan on taking.Good Luck!

However, you should be wary of the laws on unlicensed wholesaling in your state. 

First of all, you must be clear on the laws associated with unlicensed wholesaling in your target states.

Anyone unlicensed could have done what I did.My question is can I be paid directly without violating licensing law?

Before beginning though you need to be clear about the laws on unlicensed wholesaling in your state.

However, you should be clear on the laws of unlicensed wholesaling in your state and you need to bear in mind that if you back out of the deal at the last moment the owner would take a serious hit to their credit. 

I'm unlicensed architect, I sold a duplex with entitlements for a lot split and infill single-family.

Wholesaling is transactional.things are changing in some states with the unlicensed activity of assigning contracts.. depends on the state.in Oregon if your business model is to assign contracts  any form of advertising them via e mail  flyers craigslist bp market place etc is deemed an activity that a license is required.. see below from our state regulators. 

They can be a challenge bringing in dangerious breeds of dogs, unlicensed vehicles, and unauthorised "guests".