I don't really have much to say as regards to this post. It is just an avenue to hear your thoughts on which is better to invest both time, energy and resources in, mostly for a season as this, where we are experiencing economic uncertainty and ill-timed government banking policies.
So, given that the resources are available or not and you are presented with the opportunity to start/grow or buy an existing business just like Elon Musk, which option is more preferential and benefitial to you?
While it's always an edge if you grow your own business out from a scratch, but if you have already the knowledge and skills to grow a business, then starting a new business or buying an old business does not matter at all. What's important is you know how to establish your brand and maintain competition with other nearby businesses. That's the only way where your business will boom and grow in time. Otherwise, if you rely on other people to grow your own business, you can never guarantee success from your own business.