Working For Yourself vs With a Brokerage

[Carl Dispoto]

I passed my real estate exam about a month ago and am just waiting for my license to arrive from NJ. I have already started the process of working as an IC with a nearby brokerage that does residential, commercial, property management, investment, etc.

In starting my BiggerPockets reading, I notice of their guidance revolves around getting into real estate independently or with a partner, perhaps forming an LLC. It does not mention whether having an IC relationship with a brokerage is beneficial or detrimental.

So, what are the thoughts on this. I feel like working with successful, multi-facted brokerage would be a great learning experience to prepare for perhaps doing it on my own in the future. Is it allowable to work with a brokerage while also handling some real estate investment deals independently? Os is that a conflict of interests?

Any feedback would be appreciated.