- Pitch to your best clients first that you’re offering a better hosting option.
- Figure out a price plan.
- Figure out a billing method.
- Pick an OS either Debian or Centos depending on package needs.
- Pick a data center that’s closest to your clients. Dallas is a good middle choice.
- Setup backups.
- A highly customized VM might be better off on its own.

This option gives you a server(s) setup that you’re familiar with and should be quick/easy to make changes when need be. Plus migration is easier too.