Im buying $175 course REA license online ?? what should i know first

hi there, i am interested in wholesaling as well as trying to do a live in flip in near future !

i would love to get my REA license and maybe even change careers soon. so i have heard how much a license can tremendously from MLS access to seeing multiple properties easier and just knowing more about the industry.

can anyone tell me about if im doing the right thing, 

I am planning on paying $175 for course and then i think $99 for testing. 

are these the right prices/ steps and can anyone give a heads up on anything i might find out or need to know that isnt explained or mentioned. 

thank you in advance BP heads !!