People will have different opinions due to experience, My opinion is you need a heat press, you can get an inexpensive one that is decent.. I got one for $300 from proworld.com it is nothing fancy but it does the job.. then you need a place to order transfers.. transfer express will do custom designs for you, but I think you need a tax ID for them.. anyway I am sure there are other places to get them without.. and last you need a t shirt source. I use blankshirts .. and you are on your way.... GOOD LUCK