They do well creating exposure for the properties they have listed, but there is a whole world of business that takes place outside of brokers Plenty of apartment buildings sell without a broker involved.

Most folks here can't define "market value", but if the definition is met as to market exposure, time on market, no seller concessions, etc. what you paid for a property IS the market value, there is no guru junk of buying under market value.

I am getting a ton of training now, and look forward to getting more exposure to other views.  

And by the way, since you've done a 1031 exchange you will probably have more personal exposure to the 1031 statute than that field agent. 

You might want to join so you can get some exposure for your business, and those on BP looking for Bend/Sunriver properties will have a source!

My first goal is to figure out what niche I want to be in and then grow from there (BP has opened my eyes to the whole world of RE from Commercial to Residential and it's a little overwhelming when looking at wholesaling, flipping, being an investors agent, etc etc etc...).My dominate buying motives (decision points): 1) I want exposure to the market. 2) Stellar support and training. 3) Legit mentorship opportunities. 4) A managing broker who is investor friendly. 5) Affordability since I don't have much cash to throw at monthly fees or marketing.Companies I'm considering hanging my license with: RE/MAX, Keller Williams, The Platinum, Group (local to COS).Should I also consider looking at Redfin or any other operation?

The exposure is huge!

you sound like you've had success real estate investment, so give yourself a hard money goal, and reinvest int yourself doing what you know. try a method you haven't done yet so that you gain valuable exposure to other real estate investment vehicles (storage units, commercial, specifically high end, or subsidized housing, etc.) good luck!

I've always said it takes all three, a basic formal education, exposure to ideas and experience in doing.

I feel it would be best to manage the property myself at first for maximum exposure, although given my busy work schedule, I worry that this might be a mistake?