CRE quick question
Does anyone know if we need a license for commercial real estate? Or just a normal real estate license would be enough to conduct commercial real estate related businesses? I'm mainly inquiring in the category of acquisition of commercial properties and such. 
[{"id": "dqu97px", "text": "No, you do not need any sort of licensing to invest in real state. You only need to be licensed to lease / sell real estate as a broker. However, in many (all?) states if you're an attorney the licensing requirement is waived. ", "replies": [{"id": "dqucf44", "text": "I meant to buy and sell for clients. I'm just wondering if dealing with commercial real estate requires an additional or different license than just a standard real estate license. ", "replies": [{"id": "dqudfso", "text": "A standard license is all you need. As long as you have a broker to work for.", "replies": [{"id": "dqujech", "text": "Got it, thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "dqvjxb5", "text": "How are you looking to get involved on the commercial side? It\u2019s an awesome field but there are a number of fundamental differences between residential and commercial; you won\u2019t readily be able to transition from residential sales to commercial anything without some major planning. ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dqulp93", "text": "Why don't you just ask your state's licensing board? ", "replies": [{"id": "dqunzxh", "text": "'Cause asking Reddit is so much more fun! Though that's a good idea, I will go verify with them, thanks. ", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dquqf7x", "text": "Could depend on the location.  I work in the province of Ontario and only need one license.  However, in Quebec they have separate licenses for commercial &amp; residential.", "replies": [{"id": "dqvlied", "text": "That's right, forgot to mention that I'm asking about California", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dqvkly3", "text": "To broker a deal (sale/lease) you just need a real estate license. There is no special commercial license. However, if you just want to buy commercial property you don\u2019t need one, but having one is nice.\n\nSource: Commercial Real Estate Associate", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]