But as long as its not directly in the flight path, it will be okay. 

Expanding MetrosDirect flights help, but don’t skip great markets like Columbus or Huntsville if they offer better returns.

Do you believe it will now be more cost effective to hold a license or do you believe the expenses will go up with what I assume will be a flight from the business by low producing real estate agents? 

As there is a general flight to affordability, the new developments don't fill as quickly, and rely on concessions and/or lower asking rents to fill up.  

As an alumni of BPCON, you can snag your ticket now for a discount if you haven't already! 

ANY company or developer that has to give you a free flight, hotel or car stay WELL AWAY... they have to do that for  a reason as they dont have a good reputation locally.Happy to advise for anyone wanting further UAE knowledge on real estate.

A large ticket item could eat up the cash flow for years out.  

Fun fact: Before deciding to become an entrepreneur, I worked as a Ticket Sales Representative with The Memphis Grizzlies!

We've seen cases for example where clients want to send their brother or cousin to do electrical work that they aren't licensed for.What I don't think would work is to have a ticket come in, and then reach out to a client so they can shop around for plumbers.

Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.