An update from her would be nice, but you could have contacted the brokerage right away.

And I even have a brokerage account with them, that I can also manage from the single login on the app.

The brokerage takes (typically) at least a third (or half for a new agent), leaving you with $2,000.

Most brokerages also now have a checkbox on their representation agreements where the client can opt in/out to being shown properties that don't offer buyer agent commission. 

Jordan I am an agent in a brokerage that specializes in investment properties primarily new build duplexes in Indianapolis.

Or would most brokerages need their agents full time?

Most who operate property management companies profit off of ancillary businesses that are interconnected such as brokerage services, construction etc. rather than the actual property management. 

I got licensed and have been learning brokerage and hope to transfer these skills into becoming a principal at some point.

Material Participation in a Real Estate Trade or Business.This is pretty straightforward but you must materially participate in a real property trade or business, such as development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, acquisition, conversion, rental, operation, management, leasing, or brokerage.2.

I thought this day and age all lenders had to be individually licensed and working for a brokerage…?