Storage container reseller business (no yard)

Builders and contractors needing site storage, small businesses, farms, landscapers and homeowners wanting extra space.

You earn the margin between your supplier price and your selling price, plus a delivery fee markup. Rentals add a monthly fee on top. Revenue here means your margin, not the full sale price.

• Sales and quoting
• Clear communication with customers and suppliers
• Organizing orders and delivery dates
• Basic website and online listing skills

• Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or sales tax registration for container sales and rentals
• General liability insurance, and ask whether your haulers carry their own cargo and auto coverage
• Delivery site access: check city or county rules and HOA or lease limits on placing a container
• Quality of used containers (rust, leaks, door seals), so inspect or require photos before you sell
• Customer deposits and refunds if a supplier delays, so write clear terms

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your setup. Because a depot and hauler handle stock and delivery, you don't need to hold containers yourself. Treat this as an estimate and get your own quotes first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many containers you sell or rent and how much local demand you find. That is revenue, not profit, so account for what you pay suppliers and haulers.

Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or sales tax registration. Look into general liability insurance and ask whether haulers carry their own cargo and auto coverage. Also check city, county and HOA rules on placing containers, and inspect used units before selling.