I analyzed over 100 deals and read 42 books as well as hundreds of hours of podcast interviews before ever making an offer .

If I weree you I would interview to be on Team instead of a solo agent in a Brokerage.

(I found this out over a phone interview).What's your opinion? 

I would consider interviewing a few good agents who know the market then getting the properties up for sale.

What it will get you is a TON of interviews with good companies. 

I agree with @Mike Dorneman & @Matthew Paul I also do the prescreen telephone interview and only setup a showing when they meet the prescreen criteria of adequate income, no prior evictions, referrals, no smokers and no pets (in my case).

I call up the PMs and have a conversation with them which is an interview.

I won't repeat for fear of butchering it, but he mentioned a strategy for 1031ing flipped properties.I did a podcast interview a few months ago with him.

Kidding aside, you need to interview Brokerages, at least 3 to 5.....ask questions....and ask questions.

I flew to my market and interviewed PMs.