late_groomer

I have my big idea, but I need help. I'm a decent coder, I coded my company's web-based accounting system & HR management platform...but it took me three years to complete. My big idea would be 2-3 times the size of that system and consist of several sub-systems. I've modeled the system structure, I know I need help to roll it out with any speed. I looked into applying to YC, but I'm a single founder & I'm a father in Florida with a 2 month old and a 2 year old, I can't move to the Bay Area for any significant amount of time.

I've hired freelancers over the years, never with great results (which is why I started learning to code in the first place). I figure I need a team of 2 to 4 developers and an experienced project manager. I don't have the deepest pockets. Which leads me to my questions:

- How do I build a development team?

- What are my expected personnel costs? Are there good developers to be had on a per project pay basis (assuming yes, where do I find them)?

- What would be an appealing pay offer/scheme(s) for good developers?

BTW - PHP is the language I know best and my current system is built on Joomla.