Real Estate License and investing

[Jason W.]

Hi All!!

I'm a newbie to BP and real estate investing. I am interested in finally getting into investing or at least purchase my first home (eventually). I am eligible to sit for the California Real Estate Salesperson exam. I was thinking the real estate salesperson license would assist me my goals (saving some costs on buying/selling, access to MLS, etc).

Are there any recommendations on where I can hang (is that a term?) my license?  I would imagine that the traditional brokerage expects licensees to be a real estate agent or bring in a certain amount, no?  So, I was looking online brokerage companies.  Am I going down the correct rabbit hole?

Ultimately, being able to sit and obtain a broker's license would be ideal as well.  Here in CA there is a 2 year requirement.  Would "hanging" my license for two qualify?  

Thanks all for any help and looking forward to making BP my new daily site!! :)