So for clarification @Bryce Kennebeck, if you're only planning on using your license for your personal deals, is your question as to 'how long it'll take to get my first deal' more accurately stated as 'low long before I can close my own deal''? As a new agent with any brokerage, you'll need to have sufficient training in order to be able to process a transaction and will be working with your broker, mentor, and/or team lead to do this. That will vary by brokerage- as new agents pose a potential liability to the brokerage, particularly when they are processing their personal transactions which is why many brokerages do not permit agents to do so. If you're looking at eXp, I would encourage you to join a local team in order to 'learn the ropes', however, if you are not intending to 'sell' to the general public, any team may be 'dis-incentivized' to work with you as you will not be bringing in any sales revenue (commissions) to either the team or the brokerage- I would advise being 'open' to learning the business by selling to the public which will develop your skills & credibility as a Realtor as well as help you in your own investing going forward. Also, while eXp is mostly 'virtual', face to face meetings are not generally done, however, if you're joining a team, many teams do have offices and you may want to meet in person. Again, depends on your local market, (investor/business) experience level, etc. All the best.
