If you question whether your area would be receptive to your new ideas, then it seems that is what it all comes down to. You can either go out there and test it out or let your instinct guide you.
I don't know all the specifics of your area and the situation, but I wonder if you might just waist a lot of time, energy and some money to "test" all of this. But, if you have a burning desire to do it, then go for it.
I think you could probably risk a lot less time and money by doing something online...and have more time to spend with your kids. The potential in the long-run is probably better...but that's just my opinion. Good Luck

Carl
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