Looking at a different industry some employee recruiters will sometimes get paid on a monthly basis or at milestones.

Then the proof should include a superior's name that would probably like to know his recruit doesn't like to pay bills.

Are there other kinds of people besides RE agents and inspectors I should be considering partnering with or recruiting help from (to do drivebys and send me videos / photos and their opinions on a property)? 

That would be more along the lines of doing book keeping, maybe recruiting, office work, etc.

You will hear about others as you go through real estate school, and will most likely get recruited by a few. 

Perhaps check with any local hospitals (even their physician recruitment/development section) to see if they have or know of any office space that might be available; sometimes the hospital might have space they can sublease you or might keep a pulse on what is available so they are aware of possibilities when they are recruiting new physicians to their staff. 

Brian KelleyI have not done a lot of research into this matter, I have had a few companies try to recruit me, but I did not interview them.

Generally when a brokerage paves the way into new waters or niches they recruit a senior broker from another firm that specializes in that field to grow the brand.As a new person generally they like to train you up under a senior manager with their existing niches FIRST.How are you going to grow a field when talking to sellers and developers to entrust their business with your firm when you do not have deep level NNN experience??

Perhaps you should think of recruiting outside your neighborhood and pay moving expenses for the right people!

Again, this is a law specific to WA state, but it is worth speaking to an attorney or knowledgeable short sale specialist (RE Agent) in your area to protect yourself.So, it is possible to recruit s.s. properties.