My wife and I own a goat dairy, same concept, just most of the equipment is scaled down. There's money in what you're thinking of, but there's a HUGE investment to start up. Besides the cows, which everyone has had good comments about, you need to think about the equipment for the dairy.
First you'll need a milking parlor and bulk tank room. Here in New York State, there are very specific requirements for your milking parlor and bulk tank room. Each room most have a floor drain connected to a septic system, the floor must be sealed and non-porous, the walls and ceilings must be easily cleanable. You'll need the bulk tank itself, a pipeline, milk pump, automatic cleaning equipment, and a bunch more equipment. It is all very expensive. Everything must be stainless steel. I think all states have similar regulations.
IF you can afford the investment, there's money to be made in what you're thinking of. I think the suggestion of working on a dairy farm is an excellent one. If you have no experience with livestock, you really can't afford to experiment with very valuable animals.
I'm not trying to discourage you, on the contrary, I hope you do it. But you need to know, it's a tremendous investment.
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