New Agent - Should I Start In Orange County or Inland Empire?

[Aarin J.]

Hi Everyone! 

I am in the process of becoming a licensed real estate agent in Southern California. I currently live in Irvine, CA -- But my boyfriend just told me that marriage is on the horizon soon. He lives in the Inland Empire, and can't move because he owns several established businesses there.

I may need to choose between the following markets: 

1) North Orange County - Yorba Linda, Villa Park, Placentia, Anaheim, etc OR 

2) Inland Empire Along The 210 - Rancho Cucamonga, Claremont, Glendora, San Dimas, etc

The North Orange County seems like a great market (albeit, with a rough commute), but the Inland Empire means that when we get married, I'll actually be living in the community that I'm serving.

Amidst a number of life changes, any advice that you can provide me regarding your market experience, business foresight, or housing trend knowledge would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thank you so much in advance!