[SixgunSam]

You can make a lot of money in tournaments, but it is streaky because the real payout is in first or second. This may be on the conservative side, but with a 1k bankroll, I wouldn't play anything higher than a $10 tournament (non-rebuy). Keep plugging away at the lower buy-ins until you can get a big win. A first in one of those can be anywhere to 1.5 - 2k at Stars. Once you get your bankroll over 2k, you can step up and play some $20 and $30 buy-ins or $5 rebuys. Keep working your way up and stepping up when your bankroll can handle it.

I play tournaments 90% of the time and it accounts for the majority of my poker income. It is very streaky. In my best month, I won four tournaments and took one second. In my worst month, I only had 4 cashes and this is from someone who plays 10-20 tournaments a week. GL with it!