Why not find an ex competitor in your area that's been there and done that
You have the drive, some knowledge, cash
Get someone to give you guide-lines, see if its worth it, tell you like it is first
Internet board consultations and msgs is a very different prospect
Guys like cutler, ray, priest, etc all started somewhere like that
First a realistic assessment, to see if its worth it or not, then actual collaboration
I don't know where you are nor who's there, but canada has no shortage of top bbers