They are, unfortunately there are no where near enough of them.

I suppose it depends what their aim is, if it's to become an "average" mid-table team, a Hull KR for instance, I'd probably agree that 5 years is about right.
If its to be a regular top 5/6 team, I'd say they've around 10 years.
If it's to become a Wigan or Leeds who are regular top teams AND financially sustainable, then I reckon they've around 15 or so years off. Assuming continual focus and owning or getting a better deal at the stadium.

But then I'm hardly an expert, so what the hey. Good luck Marwan.

I think their aim at the moment is year on year play off positions and see what happens from there.
If any club can continue to get in the play offs year on year it does attract sponsors which eases the financial burden on the good doc.
Saying that though we do know that money is not a problem for the doc.
Trying to become self sufficient must be the aim of every club.

yep you mentioned Hull kR, with the increase of Sl grants this year we will finally be at break even on our current crowds of around 8,000. Salfords number one goal has to be to engage with the community and build its fanbase. Simple reality is they need more paying customers.
Obviously winning helps a lot but it is by no means the only part of the equation. They have a decent stadium, a decent brand and a rich backer so lets hope they can put the final pieces together. No reason it cant be done in 3-5 years if done well. Look at how the Bulls and Wolves brought in the fans in the early days.

I am just wondering what fanbase has been eroded? They never had one to start with.

tl;dr

Marwan found his cash yet?