| There are many self storage units popping up all | | | | then your belongings will belong to the company |
| over the country. Many people do not have | | | | to do with what they want and you cannot get it |
| enough room to keep all of their items so they | | | | back unless you settle upon new terms or buy it |
| rent storage units to store belongings they are | | | | at the auction. Check the dates as some will be |
| not using at the time such as lawn furniture during | | | | canceled if they settle before hand and many |
| the winter months. If they have a small | | | | wait until the last minute. Most companies have |
| apartment in the city this is another good idea for | | | | 30-40 units to sell at a time, that way they do |
| those that wish to keep these items but do not | | | | not have to mess with just one unit. They will |
| have room until they purchase a home. You can | | | | hold an auction and sell whatever is in that unit. |
| find many different types of self storage units | | | | Usually you will be buying the whole unit. They |
| for anything from just boxes all the way up to | | | | hardly ever sell by the item. So check the rules of |
| your boat or car! The pricing varies by the size | | | | the auction before bidding. In many cases, the |
| and your need for the different units. Some start | | | | items if boxed are sold as is, they will glance at |
| out at only $25 a month all the way up to $100. | | | | the top and normally only describe a few items |
| Many now have yearly rentals for larger items | | | | that are seen. The sizes of self storage vary |
| such as boats and cars. You can talk with a | | | | from small units that will only hold a roomful of |
| representative and let them know what you are | | | | furniture to larger units that will hold your entire |
| looking to store and they will give you prices for | | | | houseful. Other companies have larger units for |
| storing the items by month or annually. | | | | you to store your boat or pontoon for the winter |
| Remember, there are different laws that govern | | | | season or your car. They have security cameras |
| self storage industry from state to state. You | | | | that run 24-7 and locks on each unit. Some of the |
| should check on the lien laws. Self storage | | | | larger companies have security guards round the |
| auctions are held when a tenant defaults on | | | | clock. Many people use self storage auctions to |
| paying for the unit. You will sign a contract | | | | make a living by selling the items they purchase |
| agreeing to their terms and prices. If you fall | | | | on EBay, garage sales, or other used stores. You |
| behind in your payments, you will be given the | | | | can find many great items that sell fast! You may |
| chance to catch up whatever you are behind | | | | even find many old antiques that just may put |
| within a set amount of time, before they own the | | | | your child through college! |
| entire contents of the unit. If you do not pay | | | | |