New to Forum..need some help.

[karmalinks]

I have been browsing this site from last few days. I always had a desire to start something of my own but wasn't sure what to do and thanks to this exiting forum and I guess I have some ideas now. Planning to start an online based finance/realestate etc., forum posting discussions, expert advices etc & generate some income through membership susbscription/free group etc. and appreciate if you could guide me with the following..
1) what do you think? Go with forum based one with nominal paid membership posting expert advises etc., or go with a no fee one and if so, any links, pointers to make some money on this free one.
2) I have registered the domain and need help building the web site and looking for something simple and a fancy discussion group site where I could maintain it easily & looking for someone who could build the site for free and advertise their business or charge reasonably.

Thanks..

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