Given that you’ve already had some traction sourcing as a wholesaler, it sounds like you’re further along than you think — just about connecting the remaining dots now.

Others argue it’s a complete waste of time and money, especially if your goal is to flip properties fast using private or hard money.From my experience (and from talking to other investors), there are pros and cons to both approaches:Pros of having a license: Access to MLS and off-market listings.Can save on commission costs when buying and selling.Potential credibility boost with agents, lenders, and sellers.Cons of having a license:Time and cost to get licensed and maintain it.Paperwork, continuing education, and compliance responsibilities.Many flippers find they can build strong networks without a license, using wholesalers, hard money lenders, and private connections.Here’s the big question for the community:“Would you get a real estate license if your goal is strictly to flip houses?

So there is always going to be  a top producer just like in RE there are wholesalers that make millions and there are wholesalers that peter out in 6 months.

Truckloads of wholesalers have quit because the hedge funds turned off the buying engine almost a year ago.

Get a RE license, become a hard money officer, learn the GC trade, wholesale trade. 

Agents, other wholesalers, and contractors who trusted me because I kept showing up and I consistently did what I said I was going to do.

I want to do my first flip but need to wholesaler contacts. 

Specifically, I'm looking to get into my first fix and flip, and welcome conversation with anyone - contractors, lenders, wholesalers, etc.

You used the quiet months to build momentum.That’s the real advantage of Q4 in real estate — it’s not slower, it’s strategic.If You’re Wholesaling: The Slow Season Is Your Training GroundLet’s be real — most wholesalers disappear this time of year.

We've been buying houses from various auction sources for years now and while I don't consider myself an expert because the majority of our houses come from wholesalers, we do occasionally buy from various auctions sites.