Do you plan on purchasing a shipping container for your property? Discover how you can turn 20-foot shipping containers into extra cash by expanding your horizons. There’s always room for extra money!
These days, a few extra dollars can make a big difference. Can you imagine how good it would be to receive extra income? Does that sound good to you? Now lets look at how you can start earning some passive income with your shipping container!
1. Rental of storage space
Would you be interested in renting out some extra space on your property? Think about turning your extra storage space into a part-time business. People are always in need of storage space.
Investing in a storage business will have you bringing in the dollars in no time. Think of the extra $500, $1,000, or even more that you could earn per month. Sounds good, right? In Ontario, storage prices are currently on the rise.
Containers for shipping are designed to be at sea, which is why they are strong and can protect belongings from the elements and intruders for quite a long time. You won’t have to modify the containers for these purposes either.
They can also be permanently installed or you can move them as needed. Renting out a shipping container that can be used for storage on your property will provide you with the additional income needed to make ends meet. It’s a great idea.
2. The roadside storefront
If you intend to place the shipping container in the perfect location, you may need to consult with city officials about the proper permits. As soon as you are approved for the use of your used 20-foot shipping container, you have just acquired the perfect low-cost storefront. Your only question is what you will sell.
There are endless possibilities for potential products such as flowers, strawberries, lemonade, and honey. In no time at all, you can become the local honey dealer. You may even become a local celebrity by selling innovative products from your new storage container storefront. There are tons of products you can learn to make at home that you can sell from your shipping container store.
3. Vacation rental sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo
Vrbo and Airbnb are two examples of today’s highly evolved technological landscape. You do not need to live in a traditional home or apartment to benefit from these applications. The location, however, needs to have four walls, a few windows, a portable bathroom, generator, and an outdoor BBQ.
You will quickly see a return on investment for a 20-foot shipping container that has been converted into a one-bedroom studio. Besides being a great Airbnb spot, it’s also a great weekend getaway.
It is important for us in Ontario to have a special kind of climate that attracts a unique breed of people. In order to ensure a warm environment for those cold nights, you should make sure that your shipping container rental includes a heater. Even upcycled materials can be used to make the tiny home more cost-effective, keep things out of landfills and draw eco-friendly consumers.
4. The fireworks stand
It is easy to build a fireworks stand from a shipping container. The steel is very fire-resistant, which is one of its many benefits. In addition, you don’t need to make many modifications to get it working. Adding shelves and a counter is as simple as cutting some windows and installing some shelves. In no time at all, you’ll be up and running. There will be a crowd of eager kids at your stand to view the fireworks you have displayed.
5. An indoor farm
Food can actually be grown in shipping containers. The conditions can be set so that you can grow produce whenever you want without relying on the seasons. You could even sell the produce at a little stand. Having a place where people can buy fresh produce will make you very popular among your neighbours.
6. Theaters
The practice of repurposing shipping containers into open theaters and bistros has become increasingly popular. Though shipping containers can’t be used in this manner year round, they do provide a creative entertainment space when the weather is warm.
7. Restaurants
It’s also becoming increasingly popular to use shipping containers as restaurants, particularly in areas with limited square footage, as a more traditional dining space. Many restaurants already use shipping containers.
8. Offices
The use of shipping containers as office space is another creative way to utilize space constraints. Shipping containers have in fact been adapted for use as offices. They can be quite spacious and productive when built in a stacked configuration and filled with built-in furniture.
9. Emergency hospitals
Increasingly, shipping containers are being used as emergency centers. A shipping container has been used for both testing and vaccination throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. There was an increase in demand for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, so shipping containers were placed in parking lots of shopping centers and pharmacies.
10. Easily transportable toilets
Portable toilets have been repurposed from shipping containers for many years. Portable toilets made from these containers can help maintain sanitation and proper hygiene. It is common to see shipping containers being used in this manner at special events, outdoor venues and construction sites.
11. Stores
Retailers are also utilizing shipping containers as retail space. The horizontal placement of shipping containers allows for a unique shopping experience in urban centers and other areas with limited space for permanent structures.
12. Studios
Creative people and artists often utilize shipping containers as their own workspaces. Containers provide ample studio space, and they can often serve as an art gallery featuring works of art that can be viewed by the general public.
13. Emergency shelters
Emergency organizations have used shipping containers to house displaced individuals in times of emergency. Because shipping containers are highly reliable and extremely durable, they are often preferred over other mobile structures.
Making extra money with a shipping container business can be incredibly rewarding. As well as offering great services to the community, you can also earn extra income.
You now know a few ways to earn extra cash for minimal investment. Which one do you prefer? Or perhaps you have another idea? The possibilities are endless. Your imagination is the only limit to how you can turn your shipping container into cold, hard cash.
When you decide it’s time to buy a shipping container, call Secure Container Solutions for more information at 416-817-3216 or contact us here.
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