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I was wondering what is the limit of real estate activity you can be involved in short of obtaining your license. I am not opposed to getting a license, but if you are not that point, in knowledge or financially, then what type of real estate involvement can you take upon yourself to make money while you learn?

There are many specialties within the real estate industry. Depending upon which specialty interests you, it would be wise to go work as an assistant.  You can do so without being licensed. Working with a professional, you could get a taste of what the business is like and learn while doing so.

In Florida, you are technically not allowed to collect any compensation resulting from the sale of a property unless you are licensed or the seller.  I have heard of investers structuring deals using assignable contracts to get paid without being licensed, but you would need to make sure you fully research this type of deal in your state before considering trying this.  If this is not done properly you could violate your state’s laws.

The safest way to proceed would be to get your license.  You will be doing everything above board and you will learn more about the real estate laws in the process.