I'd say half of our successful businessmen did it solo until they needed funding and materials along with the manufacturing team.
It's not as rare as you think but you can't succeed alone when you need other industries and employees to make the business grow and expand outside of your area.
If you want to join the hotel business you can't go the normal route of hotels, it can't be for maximum profit but for your own enjoyment and pleasure.
The rooms on each floor has to be limited with much more space at an affordable price while offering luxurious-like leisures at the hotel.
Buffet that has a menu for dishes to be made fresh while also having food you can grab by yourself, spacious gym and pool, it would be amazing to have an karaoke like club bar on 1 of the floors as well.
Game floor with an arcade and gambling area would be like a small Billy's c(:
Scared money will live a normal life without having to go through the pain and tragedy most risk takers do because they never learn personally about what happens when you are trying to make it big against sharks.
B + C
Hold and create the automated version for when you aren't able to be present for the scheduled maintenance.
Why?
If you want more opportunities that could suit your skill set, you'll need to stay with the government who might come to you with another contract instead of the buyer later.
Your local politicians office.. π
Make your fortune and then reward your employee's so that they aren't living in poverty doing their best for your company.
There is more than enough money investment available that you don't have to prioritize Investors unless your idea is absolute shit. π
Buy Real Estate and rent it out to your employees at an affordable fee is a very easy way to take care of your team.