Explain how they can receive a down payment now and monthly payments to help supplement her living expenses for the next couple of years.

Info is good as a supplement to knowledge, not as a substitute. 

I'm a photographer/videographer by trade and thought this would be a great way to supplement my regular income (and fun for me!).

If you're one-and-done you are leaving most of the meat on the table because these folks are, by definition, vulnerable and scared.You can supplement your marketing with mailings and phone calls, but nothing beats good old fashion door knocking where you can see the house, talk to the neighbors, get a sense of the borrower's grasp of the situation, etc.Remember that a lot of these people have creditors bugging them all the time.  

This is a common practice for LLCs with only one member, and it simplifies tax reporting.Rental Properties in an LLC: If you have properties held in your LLC's name, the income and expenses related to those properties are typically reported on Schedule E (Supplemental Income and Loss) of your personal tax return.

Generally, passive investors receive a return of capital upon a supplemental loan, a refinance, or a sale.

I found out recently the wife is doing childcare to supplement their income.I'm not sure how to react?  

Looking to supplement income for starters, and perhaps move out, not only in the US, but also looking at opportunities in Canada.

I'm about 5hrs in and it's pretty dry.Not trying to complain, but I'm looking for ways to supplement this stage of learning.

We are very interested in supplementing our portfolio with a few rental properties to buy and hold for 10-20 years.