Benefits of becoming a Real Estate agent in NYC

[Viktoria Barrett]

Hello everybody. I'm new to Real estate investing, and thinking of obtaining a Real Estate license. I'm not planning to become a full-time agent, but still would like to do a couple of deals a year. The Main reason id like to do it is the access to MLS and for education.

Do you think is worth it? If you are an agent in NYC, what are the yearly costs to keep the license active? For a part-timer, should I join a Bigger firm or choose a smaller shop?

Thank you!