You can take a look at its economic development site to learn more on it.

I work in the entertainment industry, so I make decent money, but depending on economic issues work can go in and out, and there’s no real assurance of constant monthly income like there would be for other jobs.

They spend a lot of time talking about more macro economic events and things that can affect real estate too which is interesting...or maybe boring to some!

When things are arms-length, the taxable amount is generally the exact commission amount as the buyer's agent, buyer, seller, and the listing agent all have adverse economic interests.Again, it's a facts and circumstances based analysis at the end of the day. 

During difficult economic times, fewer people tend to take vacations.

Less than 10% of agents are investors, so if you find a good one, hold on to them.The notion that investor-agents are taking up all the good deals is ludicrous.The economic model of an agent is to sell units not owned them unlike the economic model of an investor is to own and sometimes wholesale.

If you are someone with a few properties under your belt seeking for more real estate specific knowledge some of the books on bigger pockets might be a more economical way to obtain real estate specific knowledge. 

I was just there for a business trip and found SLC to be booming in terms of economic development, entrepreneurs and more but haven't done any real RE diligence

The concept of "Boommates" would be an effective solution for many facing economic and social challenges.Sharing housing can benefit individuals and society by making better use of existing homes and creating supportive living environments.

There's very little economic incentive for them to lie.