@Robert Lum  you bet you can troll around a site like BP read their books listen to the pod cast of those that are successful and talk about their business's.. its inspiring and motivational.but if you really want to learn the nuts and bolts you need to get in the game.the best and least expensive way to do that is to simply take a pre license course in your state.. learn the laws ( the real laws not the BS that is talk about on line).. terminology etc. then go to work with a brokerage in the aspect of Real estate that interest  you.. there you will get REAL training by those that are successful you get on a team.. you get paid as you learn.

I would suggest calling around to RE brokerages and asking for recommendations for local PM's and see if you get any new companies.

I have a priority credit line on my brokerage account that is now > 1% lower interest rate than my mortgage.

You learn the most about being an agent in the field and by choosing a good first brokerage with good training either in-person or online, depending on your preference.

Regarding Rob Beardsley he grew up in Silicon Valley and learned about real estate and tech from his parents, who ran a real estate brokerage firm from home, thus he had a built-in mentors and good networking to start with in addition to the capital that his parents have preserved for him so he got a good jump start.

So, the real estate broker/agent would have to inform the seller of the fair market value of their home, making it much more difficult to earn a profit larger than what a real estate commission would be.  

I put my money where it’s going to perform best, either in real estate or my brokerage account in the form of an S&P 500 index fund.

There have been complaints filed by multiple parties. having been a broker for many decades and owning 3 brokerages over the years.. at least out this way when complaints come into the DRE and they are numerous they will most certainly send an investigator to this companies office and request the books.

Some real estate brokerages may even cover the cost of your license classes.

Quote from @Jordan Ryan: I actually have been working with someone at the one brokerage they are high up on my list as of now.