You've found a good place, these boards. I recently started doing the same thing, I was told to look at all of the postings. Everything (and way more) you ever wanted to know seems to have been asked at one time or another. And, if you don't see what you are looking for, then you can ask. These folks have years of experience. I was also lucky in finding someone locally who has done this many years and has been wonderful in helping me sort this stuff out.
Long story short, we found a place, put together a business plan and got financing. But the main thing is to do the research.
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