if no license is required to bring buyers and sellers together then there would be no real estate industry and all no department of real estate in each state etc etc.. be just like China they have no rules anyone can do anything.Kind of like student pilots who never actually get their license but continue to fly for  years and years totally illegally.. or doctors that practice without proper license or no license at all.. etc etc.. its the law that's why many brokers like myself protect our industry..

It's quite exciting because I will start to look for a RE agent in the area in the next month or two as I practice analyzing each property.

Been practicing "SAVERS" since first listing to Hal Elrod's book Miracle Morning.

In addition to his law practice, he co-owns True Title Company, which I've used for several closings now.I've had great experiences with John, and the title company as well.

There is a wealth of information on here and you can find it practically anywhere.

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

The practice of “wholesaling” remains legal if these “truth in advertising” rules are adhered to."

You'll find people there from all walks of the game; be it an agent, a broker, a contractor, a lender, an attorney, or any other practicing real-estate professional.

I'm well aware of that, @John Thedford which is obviously the point of tying up the property hence taking ownership which there are many strategies outside of simultaneous closings.