Getting real estate agent license as a non-resident

[Susan Ali]

Hi,

I am not a permanent resident of the USA, yet I would like to be a real estate agent in USA in the near future. I have decided to go with real estate express to take my pre-licensing courses and the following steps. Could you help me out answer any of these questions? I have already contacted real state express via email and over the phone their answers were quite limited:

I have learned that the state of California doesn’t require the agent to be a resident, is it the best option out there for me?

What other states that do not require the agent’s residency? Is there anyway I could get the New York state license as a non-resident?

Regarding your courses, I have some experience in real estate locally (Saudi Arabia) under my built, would their basic course be a good fit in my situation? If not, what course would you recommend that I start with?

Many thanks 

Susan