Furniture packages for landlords and movers
Rent full furniture packages by the month to landlords, relocating workers and people between homes.
- C$8k-35k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
Ready-made packages of beds, sofas, tables and basics rented on monthly or longer terms and delivered to apartments. The stock is held in a small warehouse or storage unit, with a simple showroom or online catalogue.
Your first three steps
- Speak to local landlords, property managers and relocation agents about what packages and rental lengths they need
- Price a starter range of two or three packages, such as a studio or one-bedroom, and compare with local rental and furniture-buying costs
- Write a simple rental agreement with a deposit and damage terms, and have it reviewed by a lawyer before your first booking
Who pays
Landlords furnishing short-term or corporate rentals, companies relocating staff, newcomers to Canada, students and people in temporary housing.
How it makes money
Monthly rental per package or item, with delivery, setup and pickup fees. Longer terms bring steadier income.
Skills that help
- Pricing and basic bookkeeping
- Building relationships with landlords and relocation firms
- Organising deliveries and stock
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability and property insurance for your stock, check what is covered while it is at customers' homes
- Cleaning and pest control, especially for mattresses and upholstery, check provincial rules on rented or reused bedding
- Customers not paying or not returning items: use deposits, agreements and a clear pickup process
- Tying up cash in stock, as it can take months to earn back your costs
- Zoning and licensing for a warehouse or storage unit, check with your municipality
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: furniture packages for landlords and movers
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a furniture package rental business?
Estimates typically run around $8,000 to $35,000 to start, depending on how much furniture you stock, plus storage and delivery. Cash is tied up in stock, so it can take months to earn back your costs.
How much revenue can furniture package rentals bring in?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many packages are out on rent and your pricing. Revenue is not profit, so allow for delivery, cleaning and replacing damaged items.
What insurance and rules should I check before starting?
Check commercial general liability and property insurance, including cover while stock is in customers' homes. Also check provincial rules on rented or reused bedding, cleaning and pest control, and zoning and licensing for a warehouse or storage unit with your municipality.
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