I would talk to an attorney or accountant or both vs. take advice from Reddit on this. This sounds like something you don’t want to screw up or do wrong at all.

Nobody can tell you what is best. Do what you think will make you happy.

I would say it might be a good idea to develop a nest egg of funds you can draw from during those 1k months. I try and keep at least 3 months of funds saved for my business, in case I hit a lean time.

It also seems like you at least need to have an idea of your average annual income and expenses so you can then plan and expand.

I worked 7am to 8pm or more M-F in my “career” from 2006 -2015

I now work 8:30 to 8pm or more M-Th in my own company. 2015-current

I usually call it a day by 3pm on Friday.

I have always always, always taken Saturday 100% off for my family unless there is so e unique emergency.

I typically work at least 4 hours on Sunday.