I currently live in Virginia and I read one post of where @Brian Gibbons and @Bill Gulley were explaining it and how I would need a license.

I have a 13 year background in electricity and construction along with my real estate license.

You need to consult with no one other than an attorney licensed to practice in your state.

I'm wondering if i should bother spending $500 for a real estate class that will present me with a license if i pass the test.

Its a whole other topic but this is an example of why it might be beneficial to be licensed. 

That being said, I always put them through my entire process, credit/background check through my program (don't trust others, too easy to fake with photoshop etc), 3 x rent, license, and than my 18 page lease .

If anyone is interested in getting a license we can help with that.

My dad is a licensed and active agent (his broker's license is inactive) but his work is done as a property manager on the leasing and management side.

So you have the property and now you need to make the property pass inspections for the assisted living permit/license that you need in order to operate the business.

As an agent, i cant solicit someone if they are working with another agent.have you ever heard of someone losing their license by doing this?