How to Make Money With Self-Built Storage Buildings

Selling self-built buildings can be a difficult job, depending on the needs of people in your area.  Some residents want a storage building that will hold outdoor equipment or one that can house a car.  These self-built storage units may even be used as a business, like an ice cream stand or coffee house.

1. Talk with potential buyers to figure out their needs.  You can start with a basic nine by 12 foot building.  Be willing to make adjustments as needed. 


2. Research the designs and creative ways to build storage units.  Offer these unique ideas to interested buyers.


3. Add special items that can only be found on your self-built storage buildings.  When someone sees a building, they will know it is your work because of that special design or logo.


4. Create fliers that can be placed on community bulletin boards, in libraries and other businesses.  Provide contact information along with your willingness to create a building to fit any need.


5. Talk to the neighbors of clients.  Once a neighbor sees the work you have completed in one yard, he may want to buy a building for his property.  Offer a discount to neighbors because you are able to save on delivery costs by having several clients in the same location.


6. Offer individual financing plans for your customers.  People may not be able to pay for the building in one payment, but you can allow them to make payments until the building is paid in full.


7. Attract local businesses by showing how a temporary or permanent building will benefit their business directly.


8. Create a photo album of all the buildings you have created.  Potential buyers can see and evaluate your work through these pictures.  You may also want to put short testimonials from the building owners.


9. Try to buy your supplies in bulk, if at all possible.  This will save you money in the long run.  If you know that you will eventually sell 10 buildings throughout the summer, go ahead and purchase the necessary items for all 10 buildings.


10. Find a way to buy supplies at the lowest price possible, sell your buildings at an affordable price and keep your customers satisfied.  This is the key to a successful self-built storage building business.