:) I'm currently taking online classes to attain a real estate license and I felt that it would be beneficial to begin gathering information from seasoned individuals in an effort to make this a positive experience!

hello,@Klye Griffin  welcome to BP take advantage of the wealth of information you can attain here .

Very attainable.

I have the money, but I wanted to ask for advice on what is the best way to attain it.  

Would it be wise to attain a license as an agent or broker to further my knowledge of real estate transactions?

I help entrepreneurs attain financing for their business or project.

I am thinking a flip is going to be the most attainable solution to start but I don't know what financing I could get when I have the down payment.

Jeff, I don't have much direct landlording experience yet, as I focus on active (vs. passive) investing in single family, and my passive RE investments are truly passive, in apartments.That said, if you have kids and are focused on their educational attainment, school districts are another data point renters look at, along w/ other factors, to determine how much they'll pay and pick one property over another.BTW, I have a great rental home in Richland Hills (Birdville ISD) for sale.  

Also curious to know, whether you try to attain a greater profit than the Commission you would get as an official Listing Agent?

IMHO - I suggest you set your retirement goal at 5 years and go from there.I started using this method a few years ago and it has dramatically increased the velocity of my business and attaining goals.Just a thought.- it's always good to see another Hoosier utilizing this great site!