Can it be done

[HEwong]

well i assume your saying 10k. well. it can be done just dont deposit at all theses new sites just for deposit bonus cuz you need to play alot of raked hands just to get the bonuses, just keep your money between 2 or maybe 3 sites that your most familiar and comfortable playing at.if you have some on stars like 3k or so. start playing mtts like $5-$50 buyins, and play some of the $3 + rebuys sattillite for the $215 tourney and play that if you win a seat. for cash games though with 3k you should start around 1/2 nl and move your way up. also play some sngs. but i dont think you will need to play 5 days a week 8 hours a day unless you are doing really well in all teh mtts you play(cuz those can last up to 7 hours or more). gl if you decide to play full time.

P.S. in order to unlock the deposit bonuses and be able to use the moeny to play . most sites require you to match the bonus amount in rake before you can unlock it. some time this will be 500+ hands. and some sites give you some of the bonus as you collect raked hands. but dont go depositing somewhere with a great deposit bonus unless you know the site and a=you are comfortable with the software.

[BlibbityBlabbity]

Well I think you need to address a couple of other issues:

What limits are you thinking you will be laying to generate this income (or what are you interested in)?

What kind of PROVEN success have you had (and at what limits/tourney levels)?

You will want to get PokerTracker immediately and start tracking your play.

Is there a possibility for part time work for you (personally), if so, you can start building up a bankroll that will cover your current salaries for a YEAR or two to give you comfort and confidence that will allow you to play your best game and not be concerned of "losing the rent money" during the play of a hand.

There is a book, I am about 3/4 through it, which IMO is EXCELLENT in walking you through this decision....

Professional Poker: The Essential Guide To Playing For a Living
By Max Blade

If you haven't read that I would suggest starting there.

In short, the answer to your question is YES, it is POSSIBLE. I think now you need to decide if it is the right thing for you.

Good luck

[HEwong]

lolgood point. how much do you need ytobe making and how often is very important too. forgot about that part.

[jimmym]

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[jimmym]

Please note, I am not asking for your advice in wether I should do this, because at some stage I am.

Spreading 10k around different sites what bonuses can this generate if utilised correctley. Can a proactive player make money from apart from playing spreading cash to collect bonuses.

[BlibbityBlabbity]

I am not saying you should not do it, I am just saying if you are going to do it you should find a way (limits, tourneys, hours, bonus whoring, etc) that there is a 99.9% chance of you succeeding in it. That will require some introspection and preplanning on your part.

I think bonus whoring can be a way to boost your income at the lower limits (1/2 fall in there) and give you a buffer to runsof bad beats. This will be especially helpful for you to get a jump start with $10,000 to start.

You and your wife are both going to be playing? That is a cool idea.

The biggest question would be, can you HANDLE if she starts raking in more wins that you do?

Again, good luck with this. I am also interested in having poker be at least a component of my own income. I think for myself that will be a part-time component.

[Talking Poker]

FYI - I see this thread and will post my thoughts when I have a bit more time. PM me if I don't reply by the end of the week...