it could vary greatly. rent or buying a shop. if you buy, its yours, if you lease its 100% deductible. film, tools, and advertising. rule of thumb, atleast around here, it takes two years of eating beans before any type of business takes off. i would recommend doing it on the side right now. its a horrible time to start a business. wait till next spring if your looking for it to be your only income. this virus deal has some of the most established businesses hurting. we have been in business 27 years and never seen it this slow