If you treat it like a business that you are running, you can make outsized returns, but the same can be said about launching your own real estate brokerage and building that business, or launching a tech company, etc.  

Including smaller brokerages that I personally have grown to new heights!

It alleged that the NAR and several major real estate brokerages artificially inflated commissions, with the requirement that sellers pay both the listing and buyer agents' commissions.

We have a system at our brokerage that might be close. 

If you have a stock portfolio and or retirement accounts, most brokerages will allow you to borrow up to 40% of the portfolio's market value. 

They close most of our deals and for my agents in my brokerage.

I recommend finding a strong brokerage with investor-friendly agents who are doing a high amount of volume.You can set up systems and procedures to make it easy for them to refer your company over. and keep their clients happy.

.), and I’m transitioning into real estate to explore new opportunities and challenges.I’m particularly looking to connect with experienced professionals and find a brokerage that offers strong training and mentorship for new agents.

You can purchase t bills via a brokerage account, such as an account at Charles Schwab.

Should I look for an internship to learn more about the flipping or investing industry, or would it be beneficial to use my license and work as a buyer/seller agent under a family friend's brokerage?