If you want to learn more about real estate and make some additional income, becoming an agent can be a great way to do that.  

.: I'm curious how CA agents can make a living with laws like AB2992 that state:"If the out-of-pocket costs to pay their agent remain too great and the seller and buyer have not yet reached an agreement on the sales price and/or terms, the buyer may walk away from the subject property provided there is an exit clause, proceed without representation, or approach the seller's agent about possible dual agency representation." 

Since securities law is federal, they can be located in pretty much any state.

Real Estate AgentsMany real estate investors work with a real estate agent to find foreclosure listings.

Renters see that the whole neighborhood is available for rent and they push to see who will give them the best deal (or which agent will cut them a deal). 

When you ask such an open-ended question like where in America should I invest if not California, you open yourself up to every real estate agent telling you their market is good.

This is America ... anyone buying property should enlist the services of a licensed agent.

The monthly payment will be after talking to my agent about $2,400 per month.

I'm sure there are agents and investors with deeper insights, but for most of us, a consistent, long-term approach—similar to dollar-cost averaging when investing in index funds—seems like the most practical strategy.That being said, I am also interested to hear what others have to say though, so thank you for the post!

As an agent I have seen deals fall apart at closing or get delayed the day of closing.