From the numbers you have given, you are surpassing the 1% rule if it is rented out completely.  

Do you think their fee/commission/training program for new agents on par or surpass others? 

Try to get your investment income to surpass your earned income to start  with and the future will clear up.

The cash is one thing, but the knowledge gained in this experience will surpass the dollars.  

Actually done a min. of 12 deals and have surpassed your actual your working salary per year.

I love teaching, but I just turned 50 and want to first replace all my w2 earnings and then far surpass those w2 earnings and then keep deferring taxes with the 1031 exchange and leave a significant economic legacy that my child could continue if he chooses.  

Since then, billions of dollars have been made in real estate, property value has far surpassed the height of the 2008 market and the rental market has increased substantially. 

I have ordered from online, and so far, they surpass all the company warranties, if I had a broken part, I'll just buy it and have it installed, the advantage of having your own employees to do technical work though.

What other markets across the U.S. have greatly surpassed their pre-recession levels?

.* Houses prices: I agree, prices have rebound, even surpassed 2007 in Seattle directly.