To determine the exact standards that you need to conform with, you will need to fully investigate your individual state statutes and regulations and or hire the appropriate licensed contractors and licensed property managers.   

@Steven Duck  what you describe the most likely way you would get started is simply with private money IE mom and dad aunt and uncle  good friend from child hood etc.seasoned investors would be a pretty tough go for some one with no capital and no experience.Suggestions:Now I know Minden is a small market but Reno is not... get a RE license go to work for a commercial broker ( part time if you can) and learn the business the right way.. by being around seasoned pro's who actually do deals.. on line training is hit and miss at best.. you have your rah rah buys like posted above who sell information... and you have your very experienced professionals Like @Don Konipol who give you a reality check. if you want into the business get in the business in a professional manner  sell some of these earn commissions learn as you go along then once you have put in some apprenticeship and have some experience to back up your desires you will find it much easier..

Hello all, I'm new to real estate investing in Ohio and have come across different debates on getting a license when wholesaling properties.

By the way, as soon as the Wholesaler says they are "providing a service to the seller" they are acting in violation of the state licensing rules. 

That same year of graduation, 1980, I got a broker license.  

Of the thousands of offers I've made, I've only been questioned by a Realtor on this once - He said it was illegal for me to do this since I am not licensed.

I also got a broker license the graduation year, which was 1980.  

From reading numerous post, It seems like getting my license would be the smart thing.

Do you have a real estate license?  

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