Should I become a real estate agent

[Devon Locust]

Hi everyone. I'm a new aspiring real estate investor in Southeast Michigan. I've been doing a great deal of research and actively trying to land my first deal concentrating on the acquisition of single family residences. I'm seriously considering obtaining my real estate license, but I don't want to necessarily take on another "job" as I already have full time employment in another field. I simply want access to the MLS. My question is as an agent would I still have to work under a real estate broker to have access to the MLS and how much or little would I be required to work?

[Devon Locust]

@Christopher Phillips Thank you so much for this very detailed response. I greatly appreciate your insight. Although I'm still working towards obtaining my license, the information and suggestions made gives me new perspective as I move forward making business and education decisions.