Real Estate License

[Ricky Plemons]

Hey Everybody! Quick question, just want to pick y'alls brain for a minute. I'm new to Bigger Pockets and new to Real Estate investing, haven't bought any property yet since I'm still in the learning process...ANYWAY..I'm curious about getting my real estate license for the access to MLS and not having to schedule visits with agents to be able to see a house, BUT I'm not thrilled about having to work for a broker..is that something I have to do to be licensed? Can I not just go through the process to get it and only use it for the reasons I want? I don't really have an interest in being an agent, but I do want some of those agents perks. I'm wondering if I need to just bite the bullet and do it, or find an agent that wouldn't mind helping me out.