First ever trip to the scrapyard Today

I think everyone starts scrapping to make extra money in the beginning. Not to invest in something that may or may not pay off later.

I wouldnt worry about the size vehicle you have. Make what you can with what you have. As your profits go up and the extra money allows, expand in order to increase your earning potential. It's just my opinion, I am who believes in financing nothing. Keep at it and as Mick said, set aside a percentage for investment in your scrap business. I too started with "free" items and $40 loads. Not "big" yet but I am getting close to covering all of my monthly household expenses woth my part time scrap business, which was my initial goal, so that both my and my wife's income goes directly into savings and other various investment accounts.