Doing a lawn-care business for the second year now. I have a partner and we have about $1000 for a mower that we think is reasonable to invest in the company without it being too high risk. I've seen a few on Facebook used saying great condition for about 5, 6, 7, 800 bucks. Are these too good to be true? Should i take one of these? If so any tips? Or should I just go with a self-propelled push mower with a wider deck? Trying to find the best option here where I won't be out a bunch of money and a mower.

I have a little over an acre basically a big square) and I plan to mow at most once a week. In the market for a used mower.

-At least 48” -Riding -Good brand m -Not necessarily 0-turn (not many obstacles on my lawn) I live in Western NY

Marketplace shows many in this price range. Any recommendations from this sub?

Looking to purchase at least a 42inch riding mower for under $1000, ideally with a bagger. I know I'll probably only find something like that used, and have so far been looking at Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.

Is there any other resource you guys recommend or things I should be looking for/avoiding?

EDIT: Why am I getting downvoted for this? I'm expecting this to be used and budget...I'm just asking where I should be looking.