Should I join a real estate agency before I start wholesaling?

[Lucas Ritter]

I know a really good real estate agent and she’s with Coldwell banker. I asked her about wholesaling and her response was too go to school and get my license first and then join the Coldwell banker agency. If I join Coldwell banker I’m pretty sure I’d be considered a realtor right? Would joining them and starting off as a real estate agent before I start wholesaling independently be a smart idea ? Do you think this is the best route for me to take? Thanks