you can rent them pretty much every day during peak season but off season usually sees a steep increase in vacancies.

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.

In this market, that is probably nearing the peak, I would be quite hesitant to do much in the way of development.

@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.  

I moved from England to Atl in 2016 to work in the film industry and noticed lots of colleagues buying up properties which peaked my interest! 

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.