I  (making a bad decision to do this) took $25,000.00 out of my 401-K because he wanted to start a tractor selling business and it went under in 6 months b/c the wholesaler was selling him lemons. 

The fact that I've lived in Minnesota for 25 years and never heard of Renville County tells me something-LOL  Just kidding (barely)  it's a place that has a more cows and tractor seats than people so be aware of what you are thinking about pursuing.

He then spent $30k on a tractor.

AlexBare with my spelling an grammar my wife was not around to clean up my post.I work better with a chain saw, Lawn mower, or  a tractor  then I do with a key board.

From General maintenance, tractor work, bookkeeping and business software tailored to our needs.I have recently taken a more hands on approach with the office complex as the former manager was not doing a great job.

I am able to carve 21 lots out of my 6 acres, I'm paying in cash and I will be the guy out there on the tractor digging the holes for utilities and clearing driveways.The lot I am purchasing is zoned for up to six residential units per tax lot, which means as six acres I could only build six units...but as soon as I start cutting it up into smaller lots, each lot can have it's own six units.

Tractor , rototiller for the tractor , york rake .  

From speaking to others in town I do see an interest in / need  for 10,,000 - 12,000  sq ft units for industrial / warehouse sites for sale and for lease . almost like Industrial Mini Storeage space .The Bldg has 6 shipping / receiving Dock Doors along with a 14 ft wide drive up ramp that door is also 14 ft tall so you could literally drive a tractor trailer inside if need be My thinking !

I really don't want to take a tractor down there every time it snows and clear the roads every time it snows, but that may be the best option for now....?

I saw a tractor with a blower at a golf course and that was the ticket .