# As a licensed real estate broker, am I disadvantaged in land flipping? **URL:** \ **Category:** Getting Started\ **Created:** [June 9, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/as-a-licensed-real-estate-broker-am-i-disadvantaged-in-land-flipping/1339 "2020-06-09T11:28:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mkrichie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/779978/32.png) [@mkrichie](https://forum.retipster.com/u/mkrichie)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/as-a-licensed-real-estate-broker-am-i-disadvantaged-in-land-flipping/1339/1 "2020-06-09T11:28:04Z")
I have heard real estate investors say that being licensed in real estate is often a disadvantage because of heightened restrictions. Is that true with land investing/flipping? What questions should I ask my real estate commission before I start? Thanks for your help. ---
**Author:** ![retipsterseth](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forum.retipster.com/retipsterseth/32/2538_2.png) [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/as-a-licensed-real-estate-broker-am-i-disadvantaged-in-land-flipping/1339/2 "2020-06-09T15:22:33Z")
@Jarenb - you have any thoughts on this? ---
**Author:** ![landmavericks](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forum.retipster.com/landmavericks/32/3851_2.png) [@landmavericks](https://forum.retipster.com/u/landmavericks)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/as-a-licensed-real-estate-broker-am-i-disadvantaged-in-land-flipping/1339/3 "2020-06-10T02:04:25Z")
@mkrichie, I don't think it's a disadvantage at all. I'm licensed in Indiana and do my land business in Florida. If anything just operate with full transparency and integrity. My direct mail piece says I purchase property at a discount of market value, and I reiterate that when I speak to them on the phone - it's really clear that they could get a better price elsewhere, and as long as you do that, I think you're fine. When I did business in Indiana I included my license number on my mail piece as well. It's a good idea to talk to your broker or Realtor's association just to make sure you're in compliance, but in my opinion, it shouldn't be an issue at all. ---
**Author:** ![mkrichie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/779978/32.png) [@mkrichie](https://forum.retipster.com/u/mkrichie)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2020, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/as-a-licensed-real-estate-broker-am-i-disadvantaged-in-land-flipping/1339/4 "2020-06-10T11:10:57Z")
Thank you Jaren & Seth for the replies. In North Carolina I know that I don't have to inform anyone that I am a real estate broker when I buy. When I sell the rules are different. The rules I am concerned about are centered around residential real estate. There are lots of disclosures in the name of consumer protection that need to be signed off on and a mountain of paper to keep. I have an idea that the same requirements would not apply to raw land. I am going to find out for sure because at this point I am planning to stay fairly local. Thanks for this forum ---
**Author:** ![mkrichie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/779978/32.png) [@mkrichie](https://forum.retipster.com/u/mkrichie)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/as-a-licensed-real-estate-broker-am-i-disadvantaged-in-land-flipping/1339/5 "2020-06-10T13:44:38Z")
As it turns out there are no restrictions according to the NC Real Estate commission. Either I remembered poorly or was misinformed in an earlier CE class. Apparently this activity is not considered using my real estate license. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Geoffrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@Geoffrey](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Geoffrey)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/as-a-licensed-real-estate-broker-am-i-disadvantaged-in-land-flipping/1339/6 "2020-06-14T21:53:15Z")
@mkrichie I can't imagine it would be (using a real estate license), as you're not acting on behalf of another party, waving your broker's shingle about, etc.