Real Estate License before starting?

[Corey Samuelson]

So I plan to start out by house hacking and buying a Duplex or maybe even Triplex of Fourplex.

My questions are: Is it a good idea to get my Real Estate License first? 

Also, I noticed when reading up that there seems to be two different licenses. A Sales and a Broker license. 

Which one should I go for if I plan to become a serious investor?

Are there any California investors here who can give input on where I should go to get my license?

Can it be done online?

I should also mention I'm from Southern California. Which is where I will probably end up buying.

Thanks in advance.

[Aaron Stuiber]

The benefits include being able to had direct access to MLS to run comps and to have a consistent flow of market properties in front of you.

Analyzing those deals is another story. If you first start by working on your house hack by working with an experienced realtor you’ll get much more experience compared to trying to jump in with your license. 

Like @Jay M.said in the long run it could be beneficial to have MLS access and you're also able to put together your own deals.

Either way I suggest starting by working with an experienced investment realtor who’s able to help teach you the business and how to analyze a good deal.