Resigned from job to pursue P&C Exam

Last year I was working at GEICO with a personal lines license. I have about 6 States for this license.

I resigned from the job when I heard you could make more in P&C.

The next month (September 2024) I studied and passed the P&C exam. I'm still relatively new to the insurance industry (4 months of experience) and need some help deciding my next step.

I thought I was being a go getter by pursuing P&C but have had trouble finding my next position locally in Tucson AZ. Remote has more opportunities but am anaware of the best opportunities.

Not considering Allstate / farmers due to their use of idealtraits personality testing.

I like commission only but have not found many P&C jobs like this.

I wanted to find a company that would pay for the license since I already passed the P&C test.

I consider myself entrepreneurial but am confused how I can go independent 1099 as an independent agent without creating an agency with capital requirements.

I would like to work for an agency as an independent agent.

I want to own my book of business and being an independent agent would be a dream. (Do I contract with carriers 1099 without setting up an agency?)

Eventually I would like to own an agency but I know it's definitely in the future.

I have nothing against base pay I just don't want to be captive and salaried.

I am 29 years old and have an Associate degree in Business Administration.

I am open to other options I'm not currently considering (or not even aware about). This includes taking the Life exam.

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.