Congratulations! This is an interesting book that I found at my public library:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7716482-the-profitable-hobby-farm-how-to-build-a-sustainable-local-foods-busine
The book details out how to create a farm for profit (well, a really small profit). It is written by a former Wall St. broker, now full time farmer.
I agree with you that you should wait a year before making large plant investments. We've been on our land for four years and have barely planted any long term items. Thank goodness we waited. Each year has brought a new set of lessons in how this land works and the multiple facets of our climate (we live in Maine). This summer will mark the first major investment into zone two of our 5 acres.
We also had to wait because we have to spend a lot of cash in deer deterrents. I've lost 80 percent of my garden every year to deer. This may be an issue for you too. It is a shame to plant such nice, native trees only to have them chewed to the root by deer.
Anyway, congratulations on taking the first step!
LR
