Contacting a Broker before getting a licence

[Tonya Cox]

So I was given the advise to reach out to local Brokers before I take my real estate licences test.  I have no idea what the communication would sound like. 

Some background info: I am about a fourth of the way through my 60 hour pre-licensing courses. I'm giving my self about two months to finish the course, study for the test and sit for the exam.  I'm a engineer and work a 40 hour a week, 8 am to 5 am job.   I would love to be able to jump right in as a full time real estate agent as soon as I get my licence but that is not practical right now. My plan is to be an agent part time -- which is another reason I am hesitant to just call up a broker. 

I want to be an agent who invests and can be a resource for other investor. I do hope to be able to become a full time agent at some point but think the timing of that will probably depend on a lot of different factors. Right now my long term goal is to purchase buy and hold properties.  

So  should I be calling brokers before I get my licence and how do I get them to take me seriously as a potential real estate agent on a part time basis. 

I have been reading books, blogs, articles etc and listening to podcasts and I realize every investor must set their own path but I am asking for words of wisdom and advice from the BP community.