Activating a real estate license in FL

[Erika Stube]

Hi! I currently work a W2 job, and have been thinking about getting my real estate license in my free time. I don't plan to become a full time agent, but see the process as a great learning opportunity as I plan to get into real estate investing within the next year or so. According to the real estate associate requirements, in order to activate the license, I'd need to be affiliated with a brokerage.

1. If I don't plan to become a full time agent, do I need to be affiliated with a brokerage to become active and access the MLS/handle my own deals?

2. If not, are brokerages willing to activate a real estate license for someone who's not selling for them full-time?

Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated!