I would suggest a Craigslist ad to test demand in your market.

Save time and money, and just take an online course to pass the test.

If you need any help with the math on your real estate test, I have free videos posted on You Tube that will help you with pro rations, per cent of profit, commissions, amortizations.

I just tested it for today and everything is working fine.

It means the seller will not permit the water service to be turned on (plumber will have to do a pressure test).Sam

I want to test a typed up letter.

I also just finished a real estate course and will be scheduling my test with the DRE.

The pros are:Having access to MLS(which is awesome)Being able to see listed properties yourself and make your own appointments and lock box codesSubmit your own offersCons:Pass the examHang your license with a broker (although probably not hard)Pay MLS duesTake a course for the exam (but preparing for the test you will learn a lot about real estate)Do continued education (but not really a bad thing)You will have to disclose your an agent if you are dealing directly with a homeowner/seller

Howey Co.The "Howie Case"This created the Howie test which basically says if an investor is a passive investor it is a security.

Since you say you bought 3 years ago then obviously you have passed that test.