First Question about starting in Real Estate Investing

[Elizabeth Ruiz]

I am brand new to this and already have a career not in real estate.  Should I get a real estate license to start investing? Will this help me navigate and understand things better, and will I get more "inside information" by being a real estate agent?    Thanks! 

[Eliott Elias]

You don't need it, but it's helpful. If you're going into investing full time having your license can keep you afloat while you purchase property. If you have a full time job I wouldn't try to juggle all three.