Recommendation for new real estate agent, Traditional vs Redfin

[Jim Xu]

I recently received my TX real estate agent license.  I have a regular 9-5 job and am looking for part-time agent sponsorship recommendations in Dallas TX area. I am also considering to work as an Associate Agent for Redfin. PROS: I wont have to pay costs to hang my license, provides me a flexible schedule, I get paid per showing and get a 1099. CONS: I can't use my license to do real estate transactions. 

Here is my dilemma, I am also in the Market for buying my own home, I am hoping I can use my license to submit the offer. Will Redfin allow their Associate Agent to do that? 

Thank y'all in advance!