Investing as a licensed agent

[Leslie Shimasaki]

I am studying for my real estate license. I thought it would make it easier to get my investment career going due to having access to the MLS, networking with other real estate professionals, etc. What I can't figure out is that everything is supposed to go through your broker that you sign up with. What about wholesale deals? Are you supposed to give your broker the fee and them have them pay you? Same with lease option deals. Thanks in advance for your help.