I think you want to go for it out of desperation, there is a big risk of trying too much, your expectation might not the reality that you'll expect, so take it slow, about your current situation that you need at least $1000 if you can prove that you are a good poker player to a friend you can invite him to invest in your skill, and make it 50/50 share of the income, until you have enough income to make it on your own.
Well said, we cannot able to accept poker as a career and invest this much of big amount to start as a gambler. If I am being in that situation I will never take such decision and I will not in much amount to avoid the heavy loss.