Secure RV Storage Facility with Covered Spaces

Motorhome and travel trailer owners who want better security and protection from sun, hail and snow, plus owners of high-value rigs who will pay more for covered or enclosed storage.

Monthly rent per space, with higher rates for covered and enclosed bays. Extra income can come from dump stations, wash areas, battery charging, or a small on-site office for related services.

• Project and budget management
• Customer service
• Marketing and local search visibility
• Basic bookkeeping

• The startup cost range assumes a leased or already-owned site; buying land can add a large amount depending on your area, so get local quotes early
• Zoning, site plan approval, stormwater and fire access rules differ by city and county, and approvals can take months
• Commercial property, general liability and customer vehicle coverage, which can be costly for larger sites
• Workers' compensation insurance once you hire staff
• Your state's lien and abandoned vehicle rules before you write rental agreements
• Build costs can run over, and a slow fill-up period can strain cash flow, so plan reserves
• Environmental rules if you offer a dump station or wash area

Startup costs are typically around $400,000 to $1,500,000, assuming a leased or already-owned site. Buying land can add a large amount depending on your area, so get local quotes early.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on your mix of open, covered and enclosed spaces and how quickly the site fills. A slow fill-up can strain cash flow, so plan reserves.

Check zoning, site plan approval, stormwater and fire access rules with your city or county, as approvals can take months. Also check insurance, workers' compensation once you hire, your state's lien and abandoned vehicle rules, and environmental rules for dump stations or wash areas.