All good points @Stephen Barton .Don't forget in addition to paying for the Broker class [about $400] one will need to join MIBOR & the National Board of Realtors - not to mention E&O insurance and centralized showing fees.  

I took several real estate investing classes and I have been to several real estate investing seminars.

Your firm is world class not just the best in So-Cal.

Some of my classmates didn't pass the class.

The federal government has established fair housing standards and lists protected classes.

Here are the reasons why investing in Orange County makes sense: One of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, A broad based economy, High demand for housing, Perfect year round weather.High median incomesWell educated workforceAbundant opportunities for higher educationFirst class medical facilitiesAmusement parks, recreational opportunities, sports teams and so much more!

Not defending either market over the other just point out they are different,Hi Brock,Thanks for your post.As the saying goes "There are many ways to skin a cat" hahaJust as an FYI, that the gross rent on a $60,000 duplex in Ohio would be around $1,000 - $1,200pm making it $5,000+ in monthly rent if 5 where taken into consideration.Also, $60,000 would buy turnkey and decent B class blue collar area.Thanks for reading and have a great day.

Do you have any preference between taking the pre-license courses online or in class?

I have looked in to classes, but we ran into a snag. 

I also actively do Brokerage throughout all Washington State (mainly Commercial & Multi-Family asset classes).