[m4ck_]

You can definitely get a decent jet in that budget, there's a popular tech youtuber who recently bought one for considerably less. I'm pretty sure you could get like 6 houses in mountain view and still have money left over for a jet.

[brk]

We clearly have differing opinions on what constitutes a decent jet. Are you buying your jets used??

[jagged-chisel]

Check out the Cirrus Vision. About $3 million. Very decent jet. Seven people, easy to fly, nifty safety features.

[rbanffy]

The Vision is tiny. It doesn’t even have a bedroom. Not even a single bathroom.

[542354234235]

That is an "its technically a jet" jet, not a jet that anyone would picture in their mind if you told them "I own a private jet".

[m463]

I think if you take a selfie with your phone at just the right angle and don't show your forked tail, you might pull it off. It's a tried and true internet technique.

[rbanffy]

You can easily do that at airshows as well.

[pseingatl]

It's not just the acquisition costs, it's the employee payroll--two pilots, one flight attendant, engine overhauls every six months, other maintenance. See the Amalfi Jets video on costs.