Can you benefit from it when you are actively doing business, absolutely yes. 

There are also latex topcoats that have active enzymes that will "absorb" ambient odor such as Harmony from Sherwin Williams. 

Depending on where you live, even signing a purchase contract to then wholesale the property could obligate your spouse to the contract, and also give him rights to 1/2 of the gain from the wholesale activity.Although you indicated you are not seeking legal advice, my advice would be to get some before you embark on this activity. 

I'm in the process of learning about it and it's just a question I have, I'm not considering doing anything in the way of scamming anyone or disguising any activity...

Con - as discussed; you may have to repeat your year's activities to both CPA's.You may have an overall larger bill from both professionals.Pro - You may be working with two different specialist.

I will bet dollars to donuts the 18 month 0% is a credit card with teaser rate.or the guru has bought down financing rates from a unsecured lender.. which they pay for out of your 25k.

Enterprise being something that is currently active and earning income.Education and such to learn for a future enterprise is like college and not deductible.   

Hello @Greg Mayer,I am an active agent/investor in the Atlanta area. 

I look forward to being an active member here on BP and meeting some awesome people, growing my education, and building the foundation of a successful, self-sustaining, difference making real estate career.

I would have a property manager as I know I'm not allowed to actively manage real estate in a self-directed IRA.