Value in getting my real estate license?

[Brett Stander]

Hello BP members,

I am currently an aspiring real estate investor in the greater Philadelphia area (I say greater because I own no properties, but I would like to concentrate on west Philly).

This one is for the agents/investors out there. As I am ahead in college credits, and will be taking only a few classes for the next six months (I go to Drexel so summer term as well) what are the benefits of becoming a licensed agent? I am not sure if I would want to practice, so this question is strictly related to the benefits associated with investing from becoming an agent.

One final point- I am looking to BRRRR, not sell properties, so the commission fee I would save does not really apply here.

Thanks!