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Breaking Down Your Storage Container Options
Once you decide that a storage container is the right choice for your business, you have a few more decisions to make before you can set up shop.
Will you rent, lease-to-own or buy your storage container? Will you get a new or a used storage container? How long will you have your storage container? Let us break down a few of the choices you must make before you start the process.
The first of which is, will you purchase, rent, or lease-to-own your storage container? If you plan on using your storage container for years then, without a doubt, purchasing your storage container is the best idea. Storage containers depreciate slowly, so their resale value is great, and you won't be sinking money into something rented for years without a pay-off.
However, renting a storage container is much cheaper than purchasing one in the short-term. Renting usually allows you to deduct fees from your taxes for renting, but watch out for hidden fees if you keep the storage container past the point specified on your rental contract!
Leasing-to-own, or renting-to-own, is not an ideal solution, but can be helpful if you plan on using your storage container in the long term but don't have the cash up front to purchase it. The costs of storage container ownership are spread over time, but you must pay interest on the price of purchase, which can get expensive. If leasing-to-own seems like your best option, make sure you know what your interest rate will be, and whether it is variable or fixed.
If you are looking to rent, you will have to decide the length of your storage container rental contract. This might seem easy, but depending on why you need the storage container, it can be a challenge to predict an "end date." Rentals are usually done month-to-month and are great for short, open-ended projects. Leasing contracts, though, are usually much more affordable once you pass the 6 month mark. Make sure, whatever contract you sign, that you are aware of the pick-up and delivery fees, and that you understand the charges you will have to pay. It might take extra time, but will help you to be satisfied with your storage container.
Now comes the decision between a new storage container and a used storage container. New 20 Ft. storage containers of the basic model will run between $1,000 and $4,000 depending on your area. Customizations like shelving, ramps, and office amenities can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand depending on what it is you want done, as customizations typically cost $50 - $150 per hour at the dealership.
Used storage containers are typically 30% - 50% less expensive than new storage containers, but often need a little "sprucing up" before they are ready for use. You can either get a used storage container that the vendor has fixed up, or you can purchase an "as is" storage container for a steep discount and replace, repair, and re-paint it as you see fit. The benefit to purchasing a storage container reconditioned by the vendor is that it usually comes with a guarantee against water or fire damage. However, if you are strapped for cash you can get a great deal on "as is" storage containers.
Hopefully, whatever you decide, you feel much more informed about your choice. When you are ready to take the plunge and commit to a storage container, you can be sure to get the best deal at Office-Trailer.com. All you have to do is fill out a FREE short form detailing your storage container needs and up to four storage container vendors in your area will get back to you with price quotes.
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