@Zach Lemaster I think that is a great point; we are getting a phenomenal education along the way, and it is a heck of a lot cheaper than college. 

You will get pitched, but good coaches want you to get some reps first or else they aren't really coaching you, they are educating you and you can do that part for free.

So most agents are only putting about half of that $12k in their pocket, and out of that $6k they have to cover all of their operating expenses: licensing fees, MLS/ Realtor Association fees, continuing education classes to stay compliant with licensing requirements, monthly "desk" fees/ technology fees to their brokerage, health insurance for themselves and their family, errors and omissions insurance (required), marketing, car, car insurance, gas, clothes, computer/ software, cell phone, closing gifts, signs, photography, staging if they offer that, etc.

@Kainoa Oneha Education is 100% back, whether in person or online.  

I also recommend The David Greene Podcast on YouTube because he is the most genuine, honest educator out there right now.4.

Education first, then execution. 

I recommend educating yourself as best you can to avoid some common mistakes.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

At least I am drawing my conclusion from my knowledge of algorithm, higher education and real estate experience on top of handling thousands of guests and residents with my own hands. 

I am only curious and trying to educate myself on sub to as it seems rather attractive to me as a non-US buyer who has access to emergency lines of credit, albeit, maybe limited to 200k.