Command 97 Posted June 20, 2015 Anybody here use a storage unit for vinyl / business related purposes? I've got too much stuff in my house and my girlfriend is giving me hell about encroachment in her land (proverbially speaking). It's gotten to the point that I'm starting to sell off some of my rolls for cheap to free up space (for more rolls, lol. I can't stop) Ideally I'd love to have a shop or space to operate out of, but cannot justify the cost at this time. I read in another thread that someone was using a climate controlled storage unit with power to act as a storage area / mini shop. I'd kindly ask your thoughts on the matter~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted June 20, 2015 Sounds like the g/f is encroaching on your vinyl space Any storage unit that they would allow you to run a business out of will probably run $300-400 a month. Most storage unit places should have a couple of larger commercial units for rent. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted June 21, 2015 Can you get a portable shed and turn it into a office space. Or what about a cheap camper gutted out to serve as a office and show goer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted June 21, 2015 the wife is expecting to get kicked out of my room anytime for the just cause of my vinyl and other stuff needing room. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted June 21, 2015 I'm in a MH on leased land, so putting up an outbuilding or something of the sort isn't possible unfortunately. This has left me looking at "alternative" solutions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted June 21, 2015 When i had a shop that I wrenched on cars I only paid $130 a month and that included power. It was a 12'x25' bay with a large roll up door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted June 21, 2015 I'm in a MH on leased land, so putting up an outbuilding or something of the sort isn't possible unfortunately. This has left me looking at "alternative" solutions This is more of the type i was thinking if you move it moves with you http://oldhickorybuildings.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted June 21, 2015 When i had a shop that I wrenched on cars I only paid $130 a month and that included power. It was a 12'x25' bay with a large roll up door. I'd jump on that for sure. Unfortunately I can't find anything remotely of the sort around here. Looking at shops, they run a minimum of $500 for rent. Then you have liability insurance, utilities, internet, etc and my expenses become almost double my current "treading water" number for the month. Got to get off my duff and make some more $$ instead of collecting toys haha. Wish I could go with OOG's solution Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted June 21, 2015 where do you live? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted June 21, 2015 Adams county, PA (Gettysburg to be precise) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted June 21, 2015 https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=rent+to+own+storage+sheds+in+pa Many rent to own or buy direct in PA,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted June 21, 2015 Can't put in on the land where I am at, so it isn't a tenable solution unfortunately. Ive got one shed with a motorbike and lawnmower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted June 21, 2015 I've seen some, that were pretty nice. They're already in a commercial building, so the zoning people can't say anything, if you want a business license. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted June 21, 2015 Can't put in on the land where I am at, so it isn't a tenable solution unfortunately. Ive got one shed with a motorbike and lawnmower do you have a friend that has a small spot you can lease from them for cheap and plop one of the sheds there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted June 22, 2015 I have a 6'x10' enlcosed cargo trailer. I don't use it. It's practically brand new. It just sits in the driveway. I have been contemplating tossing in a portable AC, and a generator just so I can have an extension of my home office. that being said... If I wanted to go mobile for something for some reason.... I could. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted June 22, 2015 No friends in the area. Just moved to be with my G/F. Did a lot of research and found the storage unit to be the most tenable. I was hoping I'm not the only guy to go that route. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 22, 2015 I worked out of a flea market stall for a couple years and those are just storage units with more rent. I was not climate controlled and never had an issue with the vinyl or my equipment but me on the other hand... That crap was hot in the summer without any a/c. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted June 22, 2015 When i had a shop that I wrenched on cars I only paid $130 a month and that included power. It was a 12'x25' bay with a large roll up door. I'd jump on that for sure. Unfortunately I can't find anything remotely of the sort around here. Looking at shops, they run a minimum of $500 for rent. Then you have liability insurance, utilities, internet, etc and my expenses become almost double my current "treading water" number for the month. Got to get off my duff and make some more $$ instead of collecting toys haha. Wish I could go with OOG's solution You're talking about a commercial biulding. This wasn't a business spot. It was just a storage unit and I didn't need any of that. Just rows of storage units. I moved an hour away and found another unit for $95 a month where I storaged my race car and every now and then worked on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
