Is it worth leasing a tractor & reefer trailer?

I'm currently a dispatcher at a carrier and I know many of the ins & outs of the business when it comes to the actual loads but I'm not too experienced with the actual trucks. I'm thinking of starting my own company and getting 1 or 2 tractors to start off with. I do not plan on driving myself but finding drivers instead.

I have always been told it's hard to find drivers for your trucks but I feel like I can find some decent guys to get started with here on this website. I am located in California & I have seen the costs of the industry rise while the rates are dropping.

I feel like the rate drops are mostly affecting dry vans so I'm thinking of getting reefer units instead. I would love to hear what some of ya'll think about this idea.

I am somewhat of a handyman & can fix minor issues but nothing close to a full on mechanic so here's my question, is it worth leasing a tractor/trailer, buying new or buying used? What kind of pros & cons does leasing have? I hear I can get the tractor & trailer for under 3k a month and they pay for maintenance which sounds like a great deal.

I am open to any and all opinions and I would love to hear what you guys in the industry think.