Real Estate License: Online or In person class?

[Sara Peak]

Hello real estate agents! I am considering obtaining my RE license, mostly for educational purposes as I get started in investing. I think it would be beneficial for other reasons as well, such as earning the commission on my own transactions, having access to the MLS, and because of considerations of the 750 hour rule (will discuss with tax advisor, but I am likely to meet this real estate profession election for tax purposes). My question is: Does it matter much if I obtain the education component online or in person classes? I love the flexibility of studying on my own, as well as being able to focus my time and attention on topics that interest me most as I self study, rather than taking a course that will mostly just teach me to pass the exam (since my overall goal here is education). However, I worry if I don't do in person classes, I will miss out on valuable real life education that others may share. Thoughts?