If you EVER thought about going into the Biz...now is the Time.
As NC stated, if you truly want to make a living at it, be prepared.
You will see a drastic reduction in wholesale prices, for one. There will be a huge influx of crappy herb flooding the market, which in turn will drive the price down far from what you think you will be getting.
Everyone and there grandma will be jumping on the bandwagon.
IMO, the only way to stay ahead is simple focus. If you want to stay ahead of the game, and the thousands of players, you will HAVE to stand above everyone else.
2 ways to do this, from my experience. You can either get a good strain that yields darn good, meaning at least 1.5lb's per light, and sell off your wares for a little lower then everyone else. You will soon find out it is not really about the Herb so much, as it is the Number.
Secondly, you can get some SUPER dank, keep the cuts to yourself, and PERFECT it. Produce only super bomb. This will get you a better number, and keep your phone ringin' as there will not be a lot of truly super herb out there.
It will get worse, and frustrating, before it gets better. Only the strong willed, and super skilled will survive.
Personally, If I was in WA or CO, I would stay away from the outdoor scene. That is NOT where the $ will be. Outdoor prices are very low, and competition is HUGE.
Don't get me wrong, there is ALOT of $ to be made in outdoor, but not legally. Believe that. Locals and "retail" outlets will not be able to consume the vast amounts of outdoor that will be produced. East Coasters will have a field day.
So, if you want to stay as legit as possible, stick with indoor, and perfect it.
GO BIG. If you are not scared when you first fire up the show, then you didn't go big enough.