New wholesaling investor. Should I become an agent too?

[Adrianna Bocanegra]

I'm interested in wholesaling and want to be able to effectively communicate with buyers & sellers. I also want to understand their needs in a pretty in-depth way. Long term, I’d love to invest in my own multifamily/commercial space.

Will becoming a real estate agent help me be better & more effective at being able to assist investors and sellers? Are there any other courses/training/books you'd recommend that would give me the upper hand in helping me meet the wants/needs of each?

Thank you!