Worth getting real estate license as an investor?

[Keegan Darby]

Hi BP -- 

I am a full-time employee and recently started investing in real estate on the side. 

I am considering getting a real estate license primarily to avoid commissions when I buy and sell future properties. But had a gfew questions to see if I can make some additional income w/ 1-3 deals/year as an REA? 

-- Would I need to join a broker and commit to a certain amount of deals/hours (it is my understanding they take a % of the commission)?  

-- How many deals is realistic to do a year part-time as an REA (with limited marketing)? 

Thank you, 

Keegan