I have my license, but how do I get started buying with it?

[Kathryn Daniel]

I'll start by saying that I am a FT property manager for a nationwide property management company, and they sponsor my real estate license. I've had my license since 2013 but haven't done anything with it. I see the benefits of being licensed when purchasing properties and want to put it to use and also have MLS access (this isn't really an option with my current sponsor). I currently own 2 houses but used an agent for those purchases.

So, my question is, how do you know which RE brokerage firms are "investor-friendly?" Since I currently work FT for someone else, I need flexibility and the ability to work under a sponsor, have MLS access and be able to learn how to prepare a contract. Does anyone have any tips on how to find a good sponsor and what steps I need to take to put my license to work for me when I purchase my next property? At this point I am obviously not confident enough to use my license, and not even sure that I could use it for purchases with my current sponsor.

Thank you in advance!