My initial thought was to seek out RE sales associates and try to entice them to partner up (offering them bigger commission than they're currently earning).Was just looking for some ideas and advice.Thank you all in advance!

If the answer is No, then let her passion for it drive her to seek less expensive resources for her education.

I continually seek to balance the work/time required to manage our investments with my 50+ hour workweek, recognizing what the highest & best use of my time is.

I'm seeking a reputable property manager who knows what renters are looking for, rental rates, etc for this area.

FYI the ACA penalty is gone for 2019. 

In my contract to hold, I give myself a 7 day right of rescission where I can back out for any reason as long as I refund their deposit in full.I think if I was waylayed with an ESA after the fact I would have started to look for other applicants right away while they were seeking "appropriate documentation."

What would make you want to do that/seek it out??

If rates go down, you pay the change in the rate x balance x time remaining on the note (it is a very long formula that I can't really explain) but basically if rates drop you will have a penalty, if rates go up then you do not have a penalty. 

New to Oregon and seek to align myself with a low cost (of doing business/split/etc.) brokerage.

I just fired my last agent and currently seeking a new one.