Oh What to do...

[maple flats]

Another thing to look at is your possible max tap count. At just 152, maybe even 200 in 10 years, you would need to focus on specialty value added products to make much if any money. Cash flow yes, but more than enough to cover expenses not likely if not doing mostly or entirely value added products.
You would also IMHO need to find more trees to tap, maybe friendly neighbors for a little syrup or a lease to get more production.

[motowbrowne]

Another thing to look at is your possible max tap count. At just 152, maybe even 200 in 10 years, you would need to focus on specialty value added products to make much if any money. Cash flow yes, but more than enough to cover expenses not likely if not doing mostly or entirely value added products.
You would also IMHO need to find more trees to tap, maybe friendly neighbors for a little syrup or a lease to get more production.

I don't know, maybe I'm optimistic, but if he's already got a building, a used 2x6 for $3000 and a DIY RO isn't crazy expensive. If he put 150 on vacuum and made 75 gallons of syrup on average every year, that could be fairly profitable. Not gonna get rich, no, but if sold as $10 pints, that's $6000 a year in sales. Won't be able to buy every fancy gadget, but a guy could make some spending money.