You do NOT need a license to do real estate investing ... although having that may actually help you in many ways.
(1) Finding good deals on the MLS system
(2) Getting the "buzz" from other agents in the area
But you can also potentially get connected with investors that you could help (as an agent) and not only find deals for them or for you (or even finding buyers) but you can also potentially earn referral commissions from the real estate commissions on some properties.
BUT be aware as an AGENT if you chose to go that route, you would have to disclose certain things during the transaction depending on your state law.
THE POINT IT ... you do NOT need a license, but it wouldn't hurt you down the road!
Individuals who are interested in investing in real estate are not required to take any courses. However, it is recommended the individual has a background in mathematics or business and attends a basic real estate course before taking the plunge.
If you are going to start business as a real estate agent or real estate investment company then it's mandatory to have a license. If you are planning to make personal private investments in real property you do not need to be licensed as an agent. The agent license is simply for those who want to run a business promoting other people's properties for a fee. If you are going to buy the property and rent it or resell it there is no license required. You can also use other strategies with investing that do not require a license and that do not require purchase of property.
A Broker's License is required in each state where the business is conducted.
Nowadays real estate business is booming in India. Most of the big company are started investing on real estate business. So real estate is good business in India.
Real estate license is mandatory for Agents to become a authorized agent in india. As an Investor or buyer, an individual doesn't needs to have a license to make a purchase. Although every country has their own set of rules, you can check in yours, if you are not in India.
A Colorado real estate license is required if you want to become a real estate agent in Colorado. This is a state requirement. The education you need for a license will cost around $500.
There are many great schools you can go to for real estate investing classes. Some good ones that you can find online are Investors United School of Real Estate, Harvard Business School, and Trump University.
In most states, if you plan on just investing in real estate and not mainly on selling or brokerage in real estate you won't actually needs a license to do do. But you will need a help of a licensed and experienced real estate agent to help you in planning out your goals for your investments and studying the market. On the other hand, you can also take licensing classes to gain a license so that you would be educated about the current rules, market trends, legal processes and items that you need in gaining knowledge about real estate and investing.
Having the license would certainly be an advantage in real estate, which is a business with a lot of gray areas of ethics.
A college degree is not required to become a real estate agent, but there are training and classes required in order to obtain a Real Estate license.
Phoenix Property has listings all over the state of Arizona but they do not have listings in California. You are required to have a California Real Estate Brokers license to do business in California.
Investing in Real Estate can be a lucrative and rewarding business. From wholesaling to buying and renting real estate — finding the right real estate investment opportunity for you is a great way to add supplemental income or parlay into becoming your sole income. FLRealtyTeam