Would I be helped or hindered in doing wholesaling if I become a real estate salesperson?

[Pamela Soto]

I'm having trouble deciding if working as a Realtor full time instead of my regular job as a teacher would help me get into real estate investment. I thought having access to the MLS and vacant houses as a Realtor, and not paying closing costs would be beneficial, and I could incorporate what I learn in sales into the investment side of real estate. But I don't know if many agencies want me to do wholesaling or real estate investment. I passed the real estate test, so I'm ready to start with an agency. Either way, I want to get started in real estate investment.