I am completely new to this website/forum.My husband is a very talented carpenter/remodeler who in my opinion is "wasting away working in a shop owned by other people."

I think it's high but in the same breath if you've got a group of talented deal finders and offering 1k per deal will motivate them to really hustle for you and it boost their production it might be a cost worth paying, I guess time will tell you if it's worth it!

Success has more to do with your interests and talents than simply notes being the thing.I'll stop preaching now:)

Whats your thought.In the event of an audit, a talented auditor would follow the paper trail and would be able to easily see that you were not entitled to claim this as mortgage interest.  

Call your local modeling agency in your area,, ask what is needed to be included in their "talent for children" listings they'll want to know his details, and you'll need to submit a head shot with along with his clothing sizes, shoe sizes, and you'll need to be available when they call for a "go see" where he's sent for a brief consult if selected from a mini group of others where they decide if he's a good match.Smiles, not to shy, able to turn, move, and follow direction is a big plus. there's been a bigger calling for other than the blue eyed blonde stereotype..

What are your talents and gifts and how do you plan to use those to be a successful real estate agent  or investor?

Both have risk...both have reward as others have mentioned above knowledge about your area and your talents and your risk tolerance are the tools to aqquire first.

Hello @Kit Peery You sound like a talented guy.

I would consider leveraging my time as well as my cash with a talented, vetted, rehabber.  

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