Pros/Cons to an REI getting REA license

[James Vann]

I have thought about getting into real estate investing for several years. It seems like a good time to be buying right now. So I've been reading a lot online the last few weeks, and spending some time reading in these forums the last few days.

So, on to my very first question:

Would getting a real estate agents license benefit a real estate investor, and in what ways? I have no intention of acting as an agent for other people.

Would there be any cons to having a license? (Additional disclosure or liability?)

Thanks!