The light ac flying is merely a means to an end, namely the issue of the CPL/IR.
The really important part then comes in the form of a MCC course. The new style is APS/MCC and you want to do this on an approved device. A swept wing jet.
Whilst the Beach 200 is a fine aeroplane it does not qualify for APS, but is fine for basic MCC certificate issue.
So you want minimum syllabus flying hours ideally for CPL/IR, and then MCC on a jet.
Settle for nothing else, otherwise you will need to repeat the MCC to APS standard.
And finally, having to pay for LINE TRAINING is simply immoral.
Having achieved a multi pilot type rating, you deserve to be paid during line flying as the employer are clearly earning income from the flights with you as a qualified FO. To add insult a D228 days are numbered; an ATR might just be bearable.