While I was very tempted to spend my earnings, I vowed to myself that I would not touch a penny of profit until I finished my education, graduated, and put a great deal of research into how to invest this money.

Might as well use your prime earning years to accelerate your wealth where you might have more control.Couple other thoughts that might influence your decision:1.

Either way, earning interest makes me pay through the nose at tax time. 

I think with agents there is a perception that they don't do much and don't earn their commission.

@Gordon F. unless you have a really high split on what you earn the wholesaler is using you. 

if your goal is to earn a commission on your sales, get the license.

Frauds and scammers that are not licensed cannot earn commissions.  

First of all,  your expenses are going to be perhaps 30% more and it can suck your really suck your time on a long-term basis unless you're willing to spend a lot of money to have others manage it and you are facing a lot of regulatory  and rapidly growing competition  that can drive down your future earnings.

Continuous learning and searching with the help of experts in the industry over the next 4-6 months, you’ll get more extra $ earning in NO TIME!

Because now you are a passive investor earning 8-12% on your money and learning how to flip and brrrr properly, which will possibly save you from making first timer mistakes when doing your own projects.