Feedback on becoming Mobile Notary (SoCal)

[Gabriel Mendez]

I am thinking of getting my notary license to begin a Mobile Notary side gig. The goal would be to earn some extra side cash to save and to network with other real estate professionals. The thing is i would like to see if there is an actual need among the real estate community. I would like to provide value to others but ive been reading some information that certain lenders/escrow companies are starting to require people to use their own, in-house notary.

Can anyone verify if this has been your experience? 

Based on your personal experience in REI have you used a mobile notary?

Any input on this is greatly appreciated. The course and materials to get license is going to run me about $4-500 and about 12 hours of study and testing. I have no issues with the cost or time but i want to make sure that i will recoup my investment. I am currently working as a Licensed Insurance Agent in SoCal.  I know that notary's are used for a variety of different reasons but one of my goals by getting this is to focus on meeting other real estate professionals.