Do you want to be an agent or investor. 2 different questions and strategies.
ask what is your end goal in mind.
as investor with license has its advantages and disadvantages.
yes real estate as an agent ia tough but everything is. Just decide if thats what you want to do and learn alot. Find a good broker.
if you are going to be investor its great to have a w2 income to buy your first fixer. Buy. Fix rent and house hack or rent it out.
as an agent tougher to get a loan
need a few years of solid 1099