Tony's advice below pretty much spells it out. You also have to know that as 1099 your be doing more travel out of your home base region. In house security of a pay check every week plus benefits appeals to a lot people, however when your own your own....it's all up to you to make it happen. Now if you believe in yourself, have the confidents that you can do it, then go for it. However just know that you have been warned from people with years of experience. I was in it for 50 years, worked for others, had my own company....in those 50 years it was always highs and lows......never an even flow of work. Economy crisis of the 80's, then 911, 2008 and now with the Virus.....I recommend you stay in house ! MicroMan