Looking for creative uses for storage units that never get rented.

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1 year 8 months ago #638730 by Dana Jiles
Looking for creative uses for storage units that never get rented. What else could you use them for? What other ways have you gotten them rented? What ideas do you have to make some revenue off of these spaces? Or ideas to transform them into an amenity that residents would appreciate? I'm open to ALL suggestions right now!

 
 
  • 1 year 8 months ago #638730 by Dana Jiles
    Patty Aitken
    1 year 8 months ago #638731 by Patty Aitken
    If offering concessions on apartment homes, adjust and include a free storage for first term of lease. Residents typically use and will pay at renewal. We have also transitioned into bike storage areas. Small fee to store and gets them access code. We installed bike racks on wall.
    1 year 8 months ago #638731 by Patty Aitken
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    1 year 8 months ago #638732 by Shannon Ray
    1 year 8 months ago #638732 by Shannon Ray
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    1 year 8 months ago #638733 by Dana Jiles
    I oversee a portfolio and all of them have storage, so I'm gathering ideas for all. We have small, large, ginormous, cages, etc. Any and all ideas are welcome!
    1 year 8 months ago #638733 by Dana Jiles
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    1 year 8 months ago #638734 by Shelia McDowell
    Dana Jiles The mid to large sizes you might look into work or conference spaces.
    1 year 8 months ago #638734 by Shelia McDowell
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    1 year 8 months ago #638735 by Tina Cavaco
    Hobby rooms if they have electric - for painting - wood working - crafts - etc
    1 year 8 months ago #638735 by Tina Cavaco
    Jill Styx Hall
    1 year 8 months ago #638736 by Jill Styx Hall
    Not revenue generating but how about "I don't need it, maybe you do" kind of a swap area in a few of them for people who are leaving and don't need something and then people moving in and need something.
    1 year 8 months ago #638736 by Jill Styx Hall
    Jill Styx Hall
    1 year 8 months ago #638737 by Jill Styx Hall
    Or maybe break down packing boxes that people used to move in and sell to people moving out? Maybe $2.00 a box?
    1 year 8 months ago #638737 by Jill Styx Hall
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    1 year 8 months ago #638738 by Elizabeth Medina
    Jill Hall even if you don’t charge for the boxes, this seems like a great amenity!
    1 year 8 months ago #638738 by Elizabeth Medina
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    1 year 8 months ago #638739 by Jodi Price
    Laminate signs hung on vacant units that say AVAILABLE worked for me.
    1 year 8 months ago #638739 by Jodi Price
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    1 year 8 months ago #638740 by Megan Goodmundson
    Dog washing station. Or increase rent in some apartments and say thrme storage space is included in the rent. Bike rack bike storage. Advertise to your residents friends and family to rent a space.
    1 year 8 months ago #638740 by Megan Goodmundson
    Tracy King
    1 year 8 months ago #638741 by Tracy King
    Attach them to vacants or on notice units and add an amenity premium. New apartment has extra storage included!
    1 year 8 months ago #638741 by Tracy King
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    1 year 8 months ago #638742 by Dana Jiles
    Tracy King we’ve tried it before but it was when we had more availability so people just opted for the ones without storage. We may have to try this again…
    1 year 8 months ago #638742 by Dana Jiles
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    1 year 8 months ago #638743 by Jennifer Kemp
    1 year 8 months ago #638743 by Jennifer Kemp
    Kimberly Dine
    1 year 8 months ago #638744 by Kimberly Dine
    The “rent me” or “available” signs work! People forget. Also offering first month or two free is a great incentive then they are rented and who wants to move out of a storage space once occupied? Too much hassle
    1 year 8 months ago #638744 by Kimberly Dine
    Vicki Hurley
    1 year 8 months ago #638745 by Vicki Hurley
    Magnetic signs on the doors saying RENT ME.
    1 year 8 months ago #638745 by Vicki Hurley
    Rebecca Ross Gilinsky
    1 year 8 months ago #638746 by Rebecca Ross Gilinsky
    Revenue ideas:Mini office spaces to rent for people who work at home that need a quiet space (could be rented for $$ or just available to reserve)Bike or stroller/trikes/bulky toys parking for rent. Maybe at a cheaper cost if multiple residents can share that space so it’s not just their item. Dry cleaning room: Partner with a local dry cleaner and that room can be a drop off area and then residents can pick it up there at a specific day/time and pay. The community could get a kickback. Grooming: Turn it into a grooming room and then residents can use AND you could partner with a groomer to do grooming a there at specific days and times and get a kickback. Pop up market room: any small business could set up shop in the room for a day or more and sell their stuff. Jewelry, clothes, food like cheeses or fresh farm produce, whatever. They could pay you to rent the space or you just make a small percentage of the sales at the community. Also it could just be a nice amenity for residents. Amenity ideas: Community pantry either for residents to donate to for charity or just for residents. Crafting rooms or creative station for all ages. Could be art, music, whatever. Mini library where residents can donate and take books from Move box donations where residents can donate old boxes or take boxes as needed for moving or returns. Toolbox: A room full of tools that one might need to set up new furniture or even stuff for common maintenance issues like a plunger that residents can barrow and return. This way they don’t have to buy it for a one time situation. Fitness Extras: if you don’t have a fitness center you could have a closet full of fitness things like weights, bands, mats, blocks for residents to barrow to workout at home and then return. If super big it could be a playroom for kids or dogs. When it’s rainy it’s so hard to entertain both. Could be nice to have a space for open play with a few toys.
    1 year 8 months ago #638746 by Rebecca Ross Gilinsky
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    1 year 8 months ago #638747 by Sarah Kendall
    Also came here to suggest bike rack storage! Or surfboards, skis, whatever suits the area.
    1 year 8 months ago #638747 by Sarah Kendall
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    1 year 8 months ago #638748 by Sarah Kendall
    1 year 8 months ago #638748 by Sarah Kendall
    Glenn Goryl
    1 year 8 months ago #638828 by Glenn Goryl
    1. Think of something that will not only serve residents, but bring in outside traffic (e.g. - community garage sale space, seasonal such as weekend Christmas craft space for local artisans, etc.). 2. Tell residents the space is available for friends, family, and employers. 3. Ask your vendors if they could use storage space.
    1 year 8 months ago #638828 by Glenn Goryl