New Here & Looking for Help

[Victoria Tufo]

Hello BiggerPockets world!

I just started listening to podcasts about a week ago.

My mom is currently working towards her real estate license and has rental properties. 

I've explored the realtor side and turned it away about 4 years ago, but I keep being pushed towards it.

Friends, co-workers, and family are giving me more and more reasons to start as a realtor in order to learn the lingo, the business and have more inside knowledge of properties.

So now for my question... I am signing up for real estate classes in order to get my realtor's license. For beginner's, what is the best company to look for/join as my broker? What things should I focus on when searching for my best match?
I've read several articles of national vs boutique brokers and I'm leaning towards starting off with a national brand. I know the commission splits are worse with a national brand, but there are values that are better than boutique brokers.
Please keep in mind, my goal is to have rental properties with an ROI. Being a realtor won't do it, but it will teach me more about the industry, allow me to network and start to make a name for myself.

Thanks in advance for the help!