Hey guys I need some help

"The goal is for me to help him secure a shop/building and equipment to get him out on his own within a year. I will help him along and make sure he understands the business/administrative side of things so he does't fail. If you have the will, ( and it sounds like you do ), go for it. No telling where it can lead you.

^ This is excellent info here. There are countless numbers of people highly skilled in their trade / profession that have gone out on their own and failed at being in business. It takes more than the average person has to succeed in business. Most will fail. Good luck with whatever you decide, sounds like you're headed in the right direction.