Ca: loan officer and RE agent at the same time

[Brianna Hurtado]

Hi, I was looking to acquire both licenses because both intrigue me. But I read that most companies do not allow you to use both at the same time and that mortgage companies are less likely to hire you if you are a real estate agent. Does anyone know of a good southern CA company that allows you to hang both licenses? Or perhaps the best way is to open a brokerage and then I can set the rules and allow it? 

Also, how possible is it to do both at the same time? I know you cant do both with the same client and youd need to be working on different clients. In terms of time, I'd imagine this can be hectic. But I'd also imagine that having both licenses just gives you more flexibility in terms of finding business. And maybe I can primarily do the one I like more and the other for friends/family.

Thank you!