Welcome! It always amazes me how easy it is to just start a business and be profitable right from the get go, in North America. It's very nice you'll be able to fund your dream on your own! And another thing, you people are just relentless, so full of optimism! I'd never start building without a permit, but even if I did, a shutdown notice will just make me wanna crawl under a rock and die.
I'm following you and will enjoy reading your posts!