How I Built a Self-Funding AI Lab: From Hobby to Side Income in 6 Months
Six months ago I had a Mac Mini and a vague idea that local AI was cool.
Today I run three machines, six GPUs, a Telegram bot that manages my infrastructure, and a Fiverr gig that uses my own hardware to deliver AI services. The lab generates enough to cover its own electricity, hardware upgrades, and a decent chunk of my rent.
Here's how that happened — and the exact architecture that makes it work.
Phase 1: The Hobby (Month 0–2)
