Become an agent for the benefits?

[Donnie White]

I am considering becoming an agent primarily for accessing MLS and a bit of experience and networking. I dont particularly wish to quit my current occupation (I'm a Merchant Mariner, so I'm gone most of the time anyways), so I'm wondering if it is possible to work as an agent strictly in the couple weeks every other month that I'm home, or at least to keep my license and the benefits of it if I am not actively acting as an agent?