Buying and Selling my Own Properties

[Karen K.]

My husband and I are starting our Investing business and I recently passed my MD real estate exam. I have yet to chose a broker because I am torn on what I want to do. My primary purpose for getting my license is for the MLS access and ability to view houses without an agent. I don't intend to make a career out of being a Realtor, at least not at this point. If worth wild, I would like to purchase and sell my own houses. I know of the agent disclosure that is necessary in buying and selling my own houses. What I don't know is how to "really" buy and sell homes. My dilemma is that I don't know if I should just hang my license with a investor friendly broker where I can pay a flat fee-low fee/ high-full commission, no help company and "figure it out" along the way (if that's realistic). Or go with a company who offers lots of education, learn to ropes and then maybe switch over later. With these companies, I am wondering if the fees are worth it for my situation.