So ideally I would be able to buy something like a Pod moving container and pay somebody to move that around correct? Something between a Pod moving container that you could buy but I kind of think a shipping container is not something I want to have long-term over one year in my yard whether it's legal or not something presentable and large that does not have a vehicle chassis.

Sorry for the long run ons I do voice chat thanks if you can help me out

Jason,

Not sure about your goal, but consider buying a large box trailer or two you can pull with a pickup. Minimal restrictions on zoning for parking and won't look too crazy in a driveway. sell it when done.

A shipping container needs big equipment to move.

Would PODs make you a deal on a year rental?

BRAD

Any reason not to simply rent a a storage facility? I rent out detached garages.

I am in need of additional storage myself. For personal as well as business reasons.

I found a shipping container for 8k with fresh paint, one end door and three side doors.

That is cheaper than a garage, especially since I am not planning to stay here forever. I am out in the county and I have a couple places I could tuck it in.

With that said I agree with Brad. If you are in town and worried about the container looking shabby a couple enclosed trailers would possibly suit you better. Problem with them is you have to worry about thieves more. I was hit a few years back. Lost the trailer and the contents.

Buy 1 acre of land and put the largest Pole Barn possible,

with lean-to's on the sides.

Great investment for business and pleasure.

It will sell like a hotcake when the time comes.

I've had a shipping container for storage. It had fresh paint and honestly didn't look that bad because the paint was fresh and new and a sort of neutral tan color. It provides lots of storage, but they are not easy to move around. It's a big project and requires big equipment and the equipment that will fit into your yard to move them will not move them with contents, so the shipping container has to be emptied out before it is moved.

A while back I was talking to a friend who had a few containers that he used for “whatever”.

He said one of the problems he had with the containers was they get HOT inside unless you install window AC units.

He therefor went from containers to refrigerator truck boxes and, being insulated, they didn’t build up the heat problem.

Something to consider.

Other than that, I like your idea.

Moving them, as others have said, might pose a dilemma. I have gone to the scrap yard and purchased a large truck that had burnt the cab but the back part was still in good shape. It made a great tilt bed hydraulic trailer.

You could not pull it with Volkswagen bug.

Any old mechanics around your area that might like a part time job building one for you.

There comes a time when you have to question the value of what you are holding onto.

If I build a shed, garage, barn, or what have you, how much will my taxes go up for improvements? How much will repair and maintenance cost be? How much to get the approval and permits to build it?

If I buy a shipping container or pod, how much is that cost? Won't it also need maintained? Will it cause me a problem with the city? The neighbors?

What about insurance cost? Cost to move it around? Hassle to move it around?

At the end of the day, have I just increased the value of what I am holding onto, or have I in essence decreased it?

Would my mind be free if I just let it go?

How long should I hold onto something before it is too long?

Have I saved any money in the end or just spent more?

Now, I need to go clean out my garage!

Are these rentals you are working on or flips? I agree that is is sure nice to leave all the equipment and supplies onsite while you are working.

If they are rentals, consider buying the half-size containers, painting them nice, maybe put a trellis and vines growing up them for disguise, and leave them there permanently for the tenants to use as storage.

Or put a nice solid garden shed in the yard with a good solid lockable door.

What county are you in?

I was planning on listing a piece of property I have with a realtor in about three more weeks.

I have a triple lot walking distance to the largest lake in the state (that isn't the great lake). It has a four car garage - so if you are in Western Pa, this might work out for you.

If you have the money and the space you can move the container while full. A crane, or two good sized fork trucks and a flatbed with a tractor trailer.

I had the pole barn problem in one town. I have a vacant lot but you can't build a barn without a house. The workaround is put an efficiency apartment in the barn.

Then you can either rent it out or have a nice place for your stuff that shouldn't freeze.

PODS are ungodly expensive. My SIL rented several when she moved. Fees for drop off, storage, pickup, delivery, and final pick up.