legality of this type of home game? No rake, but a monthly fee?

[MatthewD]

Here is what i was thinking.

Step 1: Start a poker club with a $50/monthly fee
Step 2: Use the monthly fee to rent out an apartment or office
Step 3: Hold poker games with no rake in the rented out place.
Step 4: Optional dealers who are either paid from the monthly dues, or work for tips only.

Has anyone done anything like this?