Why Wouldn't this Work ?

[thelasthour]

When I fielded this question to a fellow member I got kinda bashed, so I'll be more careful this time to make sure that everyone knows I'm not trying to sell something, just an idea. Also I would like to admit I'm not a cruiser yet....5-7 years till launch date. I've always been tied to powerboats(25years and 6 boats later) and hopefully soon changing to sail. I'm also relatively new to the forum. Now that all of that is out of the way.....
Why doesn't anyone ever mention network marketing (multi-level marketing). It is a business that can be done remotely, via a computer, you are always exposed to new markets to develop new teams. Maybe spend 1 month in one port and develop a team and move on to the next port and support your old teams through the computer and email. Home based business tax advantages would apply to a part of the maintenance for the boat. Needed electronics for communication would be a tax deductable expense. Mileage traveled could be a tax expense at $.55 per mile. I have a fishing friend who while we were fishing told me that he made $722 while we were fishing from his business. Other people in his downline were making money for him even when he wasn't applying his efforts. Certainly more effort results in more money, but why is it never discussed? Is the stigma of a "pyramid scheme" so strong that nobody would listen? I'm just now taking off my stubborn blinders to the concept, and mind you I am not very successful at it yet, but I do see the potential. I do see a financial vehicle that could help support me and my family while underway. I see the tax advantages even sheltering me from income from other investments. Why is it never considered?
Steve