That sounds like a derivative, not actual real estate.  

At the end of the year, the loan originator organization wishes to pay the individual loan originator a bonus based on a formula involving a number of performance metrics, to be paid out of a profit pool established at the level of the company but that is derived in part through the company�s mortgage originations.

After all it is a business for profit and participating and accepting communities should be allowed to derive some benefit for this privilege.

It can provide residual income long term and I derive great satisfaction reviewing any of my finished projects, so I wonder how good I can become in this?

Fear is derived from a lack of knowledge."

The Solo 401(k) also has the advantage of being more favorable for real estate investments using debt-financing such as a mortgage - as the 401(k) is exempted from a small tax called UDFI that an IRA would pay on the percentage of income derived from the borrowed money.So, as you continue your research and get feedback here on BP, think about what type of program will best suit you needs and be sure to ask questions along that line. 

If you find it is derived from your personal predilections, I advise against.

The value is derived from a persons ability to negotiate and lock down a contract that has the potential to yield a good return to the investor. 

If going conventional, it will be assessed based on comps derived from a blend of sales and rental incomes. 

If wages earned are ultimately derived from rental income, I wouldn't be subject to social security?