Becoming a Realtor VS Using a Realtor

[Marianne Jarrett]

My husband and I are investigating flipping. My question is, to those of you who flip SFH, is, would one of us becoming a Realtor be an advantage or would it cause problems with the purchasing of homes. ( I am aware of disclosures)

I have sent out many querries to Realtors in my area. NONE! have contacted me back. No one will work for us like we do. I thought that being a Realtor would educate us on the different mortgages, get us in the door at financial institutions for REO's, etc.

What have you encountered? Just surfing for thoughts and ideas.

Thanks for your help,
MJ