It would have cost more if I hadn't done much of the work myself (out of necessity, I did not plan on doing any labor). 

I collect cash .( scary to most on here) in person for the reasons you mentioned and I try to do it promptly after the first before they spend it on necessities such as Newport’s  old Milwaukee and  lotto tickets !

Skinny fire is earning your basic necessities passively and will vary by person and location. 

Necessity mostly!

Several real estate investors and some rental property owners have explained the necessity of a foreign LLC.

It will track all your spending habits, so you’ll know where you’re falling short.Some things that have made a huge difference in my life are pretty simple:- Shop for necessities only, don’t buy stuff you can live without.

Ensure you have all updated documentation and certification necessary and specific to the state/city you’re conducting business in because the necessities vary from state to state and city to city.

Others have pointed out the necessity of making sure it's legal; you also want to make sure there's demand.  

It's free and offers all the necessities that you would need. 

This purchase was a little out of necessity.