I'm estimating high, because bringing more cash to the table always helps the lender feel more confident in your deal. 

CRM can show customers at a table as Excel and in a few other ways, Excel can't even dream about it.Read the detailed comparison in the article "Excel vs CRM".

I'm sure it's on the table.

I am working on getting my CA Real Estate license by the end of August 2020.I bring a tangible set of skills that I can apply with any potential mentor's business and/or needs in case he or she is worried that I will not be bringing anything to the table in return for their guidance, education, and potential partnership. - I have an engineering degree from SJSU.

I am working on getting my CA Real Estate license by the end of August 2020.I bring a tangible set of skills that I can apply with any potential mentor's business and/or needs in case he or she is worried that I will not be bringing anything to the table in return for their guidance, education, and potential partnership. - I have an engineering degree from SJSU.

If you are saying he wants to get paid under the table, then no you cannot deduct any expenses related to him.Also, moving expenses are not deductible even if he was your legit employee.

I'm not knocking them as there are some great ones out there, I'm just saying to be aware.For example, in my detached ADU (where the garage was down the driveway in the back), we did two sets of french doors and a window with built in shade for the front door.  

@Ujwal Velagapudi So you've had verbal and handshake agreements make to the closing table?

My real estate lawyer on closing couldn't even answer if I could legally put a pool table down there for my own purposes.  

But starting out, getting a sponsor to GP with us, who has the investors ready, will be critical to getting the first deal to the closing table.