Before Buying a Sawmill - What I Wish I Knew Sooner

I wish I knew all these things before I bought a portable sawmill. There are so many things outside of milling wood that goes into making lumber. How much does it cost? Where do you get your wood? How do you dry lumber? Why do you want a sawmill? What equipment is necessary?
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