I have ~2 acre of land and I am looking to use for boat/rv storage, what do I need to know to get started?
I have ~2 acre of land, 1 half is already developed (concrete and covers) and other half is grass. I already have some cars and boats on the lot, family friends vehicle.
I want to start charging rental fees to store boat, RV, equipment etc. What do I need to do legally? I already people express interest in storing boat on my property. My market is Houston TX, there is no zoning.
[{"id": "iwekxss", "text": "I Have a strong contact in this space. I can connect you.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iwel7jd", "text": "1. Form an LLC\n2. Transfer property to the LLC\n3. Put a fence around the property with an electric gate and barb wire\n4. Have 6 inches of recycled asphalt spread on the areas you want to use as storage\n5. Add lights and security cameras if possible\n6. Place parking blocks and storage space number markings\n7. Install a sign out front\n8. Build a website to advertise\n9. Choose a system to track payments\n10. Buy rental contracts from Garlitis Printing who specialize in self storage", "replies": [{"id": "iwem41a", "text": "You had me nodding right up until the end. Who tf is garlitis printing lol\n\nDon\u2019t use them OP", "replies": [{"id": "iwemqo7", "text": "They specialize in contracts for the self storage industry. Been using their contracts for years and are the best I\u2019ve found. Specific contracts for each state with current laws incorporated. Do you have a better source?", "replies": [{"id": "iweo7az", "text": "If you like them and use them, that\u2019s one thing. Just don\u2019t present it as if it\u2019s the only option.\n\nMaybe OP doesn\u2019t want to do paper contracts", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "iwf1crj", "text": "Okay I need to ask, on #10. Is that person better than the state association agreement?", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "iwff9np", "text": "11. Hire this guy as a consultant.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "iwfkklh", "text": "The garlitis printing suggestion is the BEST thing I\u2019ve seen here. Excellent advice.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "iwgsj64", "text": "Question, given the weight of the RVs, would OP need a geotechnical report to ensure 6\u201d asphalt is appropriate? I\u2019d be concerned of settling", "replies": [{"id": "iwgv1rb", "text": "So long as the soil underneath is somewhat compacted already, it should be fine. Most RV\u2019s don\u2019t weigh as much as you think and by the time a steam roller has done a few passes, it\u2019s pretty compact. The neat thing about the recycled asphalt is the heat of the sun melts it and it becomes semi-permeable. It\u2019s a great cost effective way to fill a parking area.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "iwhktav", "text": "1. Check the zoning.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iwelcih", "text": "Insurance", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iwevcm3", "text": "I know you said no zoning but id still call and make sure you dont have any licenses or taxes you have to pay, or other regulations.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iwfdlcl", "text": "There is no zoning? Is it unincorporated county, you need to answer this and a lot of other questions. Find out if a storage use is legal and conforming minimally and in writing from planning and zoning department. \n\nIt doesn\u2019t matter if people have expressed interest in storage, if you need financing you will need an appraisal to see if it\u2019s feasible in your market area. \n\nIf you\u2019re just talking about some open yard storage then maybe I\u2019m jumping the gun? But a proper self storage is a big buildout even if it\u2019s 2 acres, a lot of up front planning so I guess what type of storage did you have in mind before I drone on?", "replies": [{"id": "iwff0je", "text": "More along the line of open yard storage, I'm not planning on putting capital into the investment. Already have sheds for boats and such.", "replies": [{"id": "iwffccm", "text": "Ok got it, yeah I would just get that legal and conforming verbiage in an email and maybe talk to others in your area to get a general idea of what it will entail, pricing, insurance, etc..", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]