To anyone who is thinking about getting their own jet:
If you want a sanity check just look at charter per hour rates. The US charter market is so competitive there is very little profit in quoted rates so what you pay will be grosso modo what it will cost you to own and fly your own ride. Next look at at a years worth of travel and get some charter quotes on your typical trips and do the math. If the number doesn't frighten you then get a broker and start looking as it is a total buyers market.
byocybertronics:
If you want to do 450 hours a year in a large cabin jet then your travel budget will need to be at least $ 2,000,000 a year.......