I am 33 years old and want to start my own business. I am looking for property in the northern lower michigan area and would like some advice.

How much money does it take to start up? I am talking tools, supplies, inventory, liquidable cash, etc. I am looking at doing this in a rural area north of Saginaw, where there is little to no competition and a lot of gearheads I want to specialize in every aspect of building a car from paint and body work to engines and fabrication work. I would have a staff of 3-6 people at first until things get rolling. I would need just about everything as I don't have anything to start with at this point.

Any insight into what i'm getting myself into would be appreciated