That may be the cost of the course, but that surely won't include the state and national tests, the background check, MLS access, membership in any of the Realtor's Associations, etc.I wrote a post for the BP Blog about the costs associated with getting your license.

Hello BP community,I have recently joined this community after finding it researching another REI opportunity in which I am not going forward with thanks to the information I read on a blog here.

You will find alot of great blogs here on all kinds of real estate topics.

Make sure to view the BP blogs under "Learn."

Welcome to the Bigger Pockets community-be sure to check out all the awesome BP blogs under “Learn.”

My ultimate goal is to build a real estate investment business where I could leave my 40 hour/week desk job and work for myself.Like I said, I am new to investing but I've been looking at BP blogs and started listening to some BP podcasts. 

While you're here, you might also want to check out the BP blog and podcast.

Hey BP,Just wanted to give my props to all the great people on this site who have shared the posts, podcasts and blogs that have given me the information and courage to start my first direct mailing campaign. 

Ask questions, read blogs, and I highly suggest a podcast marathon.

@Melissa Wedell BP is full of useful resources such as forums and blogs.