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The economy here is not good either as lendaddy has said. I'm in Lansing, MI but I'm not talking about manufacturing or machine shop type business. His is a VERY rough business right now for sure. But being that the economy is down/steady it seems like a good time to buy some commercial realestate because the property is affordable. Also, we have MSU which would help out with the scooter business.

I want, I should say NEED, to do this. I have a secure job but it's in a cubicle and I can't go through this anymore. I put myself on a 5yr plan to get out of there. I always wanted to own my own business but have never been able to leap. I have to figure out a way.

3yrs worth of living expenses and business expenses would blow the budget. If this is the case then what, give up? Never! I'll find a way somehow. Even if I have to start something small and it takes me longer to get out of the red.

With the amount of baby boomers retiring I can't believe there isn't a business worth picking up. Both the oil change places were because the owners were retiring. Again I haven't seen any paperwork. But there has to some good businesses worth buying. Isn't there?

Yes, I have a social life and a family life. The wife is supportive. My kids are 3 and 5 and trust me they won't be neglected but may become a part of it.