good luck with your venture---but keep in mind- you will not buy a long-arm- load up your first quilt and get it done perfectly-and sale ready----there is a learning curve- much practice --- some people practice and work on their own (give away) quilts for years before they are ready to quilt for someone else- some people manage to (get good enough) in a few months- but everyone needs time and lots of practice...it's not as if you can just sit down in front of your sewing machine and (whip something up)
it takes PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
so, as long as you are going into it knowing you will not be ready for this (craft fair season) but possibly be ready for next year-
and are also prepared for the investment---
it is a great way to make some extra money-
few people actually support themselves/households with their quilting- it is a good (second income) type of home business- there is a quilting season- you may find you have no-or few customers for 3-4 months a year- then are swamped for a couple months---
do a lot of research before jumping in- you will not make a living at it for a long time- it takes time to build up a customer base= and keep busy.
i don't mean to seem negative- just want you to be realistic about it