Found a Temporary Shop location....good or bad deal?

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tssdetailing

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There is a local RV/Boat storage company who offer massive 15x20x50 garage bays for $305/mo. + utilities. I would have to install lighting, a heater and some form of water recapture system b/c there are no drains in the floor and the unit's walls are not water tight from-they are simply sheet metal walls that go from floor to ceiling. Now, I've already cut a deal with them to advertise there for free, if I give there customers 10% off services. With that, they are willing to work with me on month to month pricing.



Do you think this is a wise investment through the winter months (Dec, jan, feb)? Or do you think I should look for something that is more built to suit my needs? OR should I build this up to my needs and consider staying there for a longer time?



OH, one more thing-they don't have water running to the units. I would still have to fill up my trailer and bring the water on site
 
Just remember one thing....

You will be paying rent even if you're not detailing. This comes into effect in the winter. I see where you're located and the winters can get bad there. I know you'll have a place to detail at but what if the customers want to wait till the salt and snow is gone?



This is what took me out of a fixed location and back into my mobile setup.
 
Barry Theal said:
Success is built by those who want more! If you want it, make it happen and don't look back.
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BARRY MAKES A STRONG POINT, I'm in Philadelphia and looking for short term lease as well for winter but I see folks all year round have their vehicles clean even at the TUNNEL WASH, so you can make money year round even with snow,we had a snow storm almost two weeks ago and that next evening my phone was ringing
 
tssdetailing said:
thanks everyone. I want a shop, but this location just doesn't seem to fit the bill right.
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Since it's month to month, I wouldn't be too hesitant to try it out. A little lighting, a few upgrades here and there, you don't have TOO much to lose if it didn't work out. That said, you should be looking into a fixed shop location if you want to grow, so look elsewhere as well. Just don't be too scared to pull the trigger.
 
If the commercial market in your area is anything like it is in my area there is a lot of empty space. There are brand new industrial complexes that are almost empty and the landlords are willing to negotiate terms.
 
always try to get in month to month. The last thing you want is to be locked in for a certain time frame. What if you fold the business...you would still be liable for the terms of contract. If you are month to month, you fold up and its done and over with.



I would try to negotiate lower pricing right now as well anywhere. Kinda like selling something, the seller starts high and will normally settle for less...same for some locations, so its worth a shot.



If I werent in the market for a house right now, i would be looking at a shop location for 2012.
 
toyotaguy said:
always try to get in month to month. The last thing you want is to be locked in for a certain time frame. What if you fold the business...you would still be liable for the terms of contract. If you are month to month, you fold up and its done and over with.
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Depends on the business model. A corporation keeps liability away from you personally. Part of the reason why it's so important to look at your business model, and see if it fits.
 
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