License Advice

[Joe Conklin]

So I currently hold a full time job and am debating pursuing a RE license. I believe that having a license will allow me to act quicker on deals within my market. Also, showing myself houses will be a huge benefit without having to use an agent to fit their schedule. This will also benefit when having GC's and contractors give rehab estimates. Personally I am very analytical and like having a lot of information at my fingertips and feel that access to MLS comps will be very beneficial.

A couple of questions:

1.  Does anyone have experience having a license while holding a full time job?

2. Is there any consensus on what is the best type of broker for part-time agents?  I do not plan on doing many deals as I am holding the license for my own deals.

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks