Hello Cameron and let me :welcome: you to the forum. I also started early in age with a lawn service. There is a lot more revenue to be had in it today.
There is a lot of information here to help you in your endeavor. If you can not find it just ask. We are all here to help and most of all to have fun doing it. :biggrin:
thanks for the responses everyone! well the budget for the mower would have to be under $3000. but with tax i'm sure i might be going a little over $3000, but if that is if i buy a new one.