Tossing this idea for a while. I'm looking to rent/buy a small storage unit/building to keep projects there and have a place to work in A/C at any given time rain or shine. Anyway I'm just trying to gauge interest among people residing in the tampa Bay area that in case I was to get something bigger, if they would like to rent space on an hourly basis to repair/ modify their vehicles considering the things included are:

hydraulic lift

most tools that are regularly used;sockets,wrenches,extensions,etc.

air tools with compressor

all this in an A/C environment with a bathroom and sink


So, any feedback is greatly appreciated, also any suggestions? What would you like to have there additionally, tools,supplies,etc? What would you consider to be a reasonable hourly rate?

Thanks!

 

If you can't afford it on your own month after month for the term of the lease without the help of outside cash, don't do it.

Then you have to look at other things. How much are you going to charge? I can take my car to XXX shop and have them work on it for 50-75 an hour and they work on it themselves I don't have to get dirty one bit and if something gets fucked up I have someone to blame it on. So I wouldn't look to get alot for an hourly use rate. Also one thing I have learned, Never let anyone touch your tools.

Unless you plan on running a full time business I would say keep it personal. Either you make it a business and run it like one or you keep it to yourself and close personal friends only. This is something where I think being friendly and trying to help others out will end up wrecking your asshole over the long haul.

 

Good luck getting any kind insurance on something like that.