So for him overseeing the project and performing half of the labor, he will make appx. $37.50/hr.

Just a little bit of leverage would give me a major boost without adding much risk, especially with today's interest rates.

You could buy the software and have them code the macro that performs the scraping so you could run it when you wanted.

Also you get to keep your performing rental while invested in a performing note. 

I do my own leasing and screen tenants.Unlike stocks, a tenant's past performance is a guarantee of future results.

Whatever you do make certain that whoever you partner with will either guaranty you a return of "x" in some way or they have a financial incentive to perform.

I am talking markets with yield not crazy 4 or 5 cap type stuff that even with a minor contraction you will lose value.I think an 8 to 9 cap is reasonable depending on area and location for a fully performing property.

From the link Duncan posted: "If you are a minister performing ministerial services, all of your earnings, including wages, offerings, and fees you receive for performing marriages, baptisms, funerals, etc., are subject to income tax, regardless of whether you earn the amount as an employee or self-employed person."

If your buyer only has the 3k and needs financing, the deal could be structured as a "subject to" purchase where the seller's loan would stay in place and your buyer would make payments on the seller's loan.All of the money exchanges hands at the closing and through the escrow process, performed by a title company or closing attorney.

A good option agreement has every word of a purchase agreement without the default matters related to performance and sets a date to notice of taking the option and a date estimated to close, such as 30 days from date on notice.