Many brokerages charge a flat fee in addition to a commission.  

Some states view it as Brokerage (because there's one party on each end of the transaction) and require an Agents license - - ergo RISK.Some REI people don't want to operate a rental - - it's too much of a commitment when wholesaling is in-and-out quickly.I prefer Buy&Hold where I can have a constant cash-flow.

Attn TN Wholesalers & Realtors...Has anyone ever heard of laws in TN (laws that are actually in the books) that say realtors are not allowed to buy and or sell a house, "for sale by owner", outside of their brokerage?

My E&O policy is based upon risk and my provider assesses risk by the number and type of transactions the brokerage does in a year. 

My father has been in the real estate brokerage business for about 40 years and he has taught me a little bit.  

Roughly $1,500 later I was licensed and hanging it at a flat fee brokerage that only has maybe 5 agents.

Michael is providing some great advice.If you want to spend your days in the bullpen, or driving couples and their kids around to countless viewings, then you need a "traditional Brokerage.If you want to pursue investing and have a license, you need an "investor friendly" Brokerage...We are a HUD Brokerage, all of us are investors,don't pay fees, and work from home.If you are an independent self starter that doesn't need the corporate entity to succeed, traditional "sell what's on OUR truck first" global brokerages.

Hi Lauren HeartRE Law firm brokerage with extensive background with homes and business.Sure, just invite me when you folks meet.Regards,Sam

In Alabama, to have an active license, it must be held with a brokerage.

Real Estate brokerage, Commerical agents... etc.