R44
PPLH,
the answer to your question in my view is no, not really. There are so many ways in which you can go from profit to loss in one swoop when owning a heli.
As far as prices go for the 44, well maybe in your area you have FASTS with a SFH rate of somewhere in the region of £345 + vat and training at £395+ VAT and you also have Vanguard helicopters at Henstridge charging £315 and £375 + VAT.
Good luck with whatever you do.
Regards,
J.