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Is a real estate license necessary?

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Hi guys! I am new here, and I am trying to teach myself about real estate. Is a real estate license completely necessary? I have been told that it's not if you are just going to be renting instead of selling property. Some one please help! :)
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Depends on what you're going to do.

I do strictly buy and hold, no license and no intention of getting one.

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