Laid off - a good time to get my RE license?

[Trish Dunn]

Hi Everyone!

I was recently laid off from my FT job because of COVID-19 - my husband and I are newbies who are ready to buy our first investment. We've listened to a ton of BP podcasts and feel like we have a good strategy and had always planned on me getting my RE license, more to give us access and opportunities for investing, not so much to be an active agent. Since my layoff, I thought it might be a good time for me to just dive into it. With that being said, I have a couple of questions:

1. Since we're in a pandemic and quarantined, what are some good online resources where I can learn and take the test? (I live in PA)

2. Since I have a lot more time on my hands these days, would be it worth it to take a stab into being a realtor? My background is in staffing, so I have a lot of experience in sales but have never really envisioned myself being a realtor, and have really focused on learning and developing skills to be a RE Investor. Our goal is for both of us to be able to quit our jobs in the next 5-7 years, however since I'm already unemployed and the job market is a little bit bleak right now, maybe now is the time to go all in and use the license to also generate income??

Sorry for the long winded question, I appreciate any help or guidance you can provide!

-T