Getting my RE license?

[Meredith Witzel]

Hi everyone!

I'm considering getting my RE license.  I'm sure there are opinions on both sides.  What are your reasons for thinking it's a good idea or a bad idea?

Thanks in advance!

[Cassi Justiz]

I agree with @Aaron K.. I just got my license, but I am looking to be full time in RE. I plan to scale up on buy and holds quickly and work as a buying agent for other investors. So to me it made a lot of sense.  

Not sure about your state requirements, but in Oklahoma it averages around $3,000 for first time agents to get started. Then there are annual dues and fees to keep your license active. You may also have to split a lot of your commission with a broker, depending on the structure of the agencies near you. 

I think having your license makes looking at and offering on properties a lot easier because you can do it on your own time. But you just need to figure out if it will be a worthwhile return on your investment or if it just makes more sense to get a really good agent that knows investments.