F22

With the Commercial Real Estate market here in California, totally dead in the water, it didn't take long for my little brain to start thinking. Going through a third divorce (yeah, I know...) and needing space for the Corvette, the Harley, the mountain bikes, the huge vintage JBL and EV pro studio monitors.

So my partner and I leased an light commercial and industrial space. 1,500 sq feet for $750 a month. And it has a private bathroom and a separate office. We got the keys Thursday afternoon and I was there until 9 pm last night. We've got our workbenches and rollaway tool boxes lined up, the boats parked and now the 95' sits in a nicely insulated and cool shop instead of baking in a tiny storage locker that is only 10x20 and barely fit the Vette.

Yes, we have a cooler, working on a fridge, but we've got tunes aplenty, absolutely no neighbors and we were alone back in the back row (we deliberately picked it out like this), blaring tunes, hoisting brews and working on our stuff. No women bugging us (or calling us for that matter!), no interruptions, no nothing!

Next is to adjust the brake booster again! It was good for a week or so, but now I think the whole system is 'settled in' and we can readjust the brake booster as it's still going to the floor when it's cold!

Oh, and it's unit C-13!

AaronDoud

At first it sounds like a crazy idea till you stop and think how much a good man cave garage costs.

Great idea if you can afford it.

Honestly would be a great idea for me when I look for a business location to get one like this.

Frizlefrak

My buddies and I have thought about doing this very thing for years now. Our only problem is, that kind of space with those amenities is much more costly here. Congrats!



BTW....we need MORE pics of the new man Cave.

F22

If you can split it with another bro or even two more, it's not that bad. I think it came down to having a place to work on the Corvette or anything we have, in a shaded environment, that's easy to pull in and out. We have free water and trash too. The hose is right by the roll-up door and all we have to do is roll it out. We can also wax the vehicles without having to park it under a tree or again, in the garage. And we're not stuck jacking it up on and angled driveway or the typical tight quarters of a garage.

I found this place on Craigslist. We'll have more pictures up by the end of the week!

overdrawn

that's 9k a yr? Get your license n start selling vette parts out of the office area....

F22

Exactly! We're going to do just that and we already have a place to stash both boats and cars!

Frizlefrak

Hell, you could probably do a couple of brake jobs a week and pay the rent on the place.

F22

Hey Friz,
I'm looking at El Paso CL and found this: And believe me, we're in a low-rent district too, but the Taco truck is right around the corner. And we did a 6 mo' lease to start. They're so desperate, that they lowered the security because of my credit and let us move in three weeks early!

http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/off/2984998034.html

$450 / 1200ft² - COMMERCIAL SHOP SPACE (10885 DYER ST.)Commercial space for rent. 2 units available 30ft x 40ft. Units have big roll up doors, small separate office space and restroom. Zoned for industrial.
PLEASE CALL !!! 702-xxxxxx

This too:
http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/off/3007791436.html

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT ON ALAMEDA HAS: CAR PORT, RESTROOM, PERSONNEL ENTRANCE, AND TRAILER BOX FOR STORAGE. C-4 ZONING!

WE HAVE TWO SPACES FOR RENT AVAILABLE.

ASKING: $750.00 *UTILITIES INCLUDED *

**NEW PROPERTY FOR RENT $500.00** CALL FOR MORE INFO!


This too! 2,500 sf for $900!!!

http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/off/2986209485.html

$900 / 2500ft² - manufacturing/warehouse (near UMC Med School) (map) (If you can't get three to four guys to go in on this, you are ) You'd love your own spot, believe me!

F22

Craigslist rocks!

How about this?

http://quadcities.craigslist.org/off/2959926188.html

$400 / 1200ft² - Warehouse Space (1103 1/2 51st Ave Rock Island, IL) (map)

Back warehouse with small office space and large overhead door. Call 309-788-4041 with any questions.
1103 - 51st Avenue at 11th Street/Hwy 67 (google map) (yahoo map)

I'm telling ya! Anybody can do it, we did!

Or this!
http://quadcities.craigslist.org/off/2982816689.html

$850 / 2100ft² - SHOP / WAREHOUSE (Bettendorf)

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OFFICE-SHOP FOR RENT -

GREAT LOCATION WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL.
PROPERTY JUST OFF I-74 IN DOWNTOWN BETTENDORF.

1500 SQ FT HEATED SHOP , NEW ADDED OFFICE SPACE
ON MEZZANINE (APPROX 600 SQ FT) RESTROOM,
PARKING WITH LARGE 14'OVERHEAD DOOR.WATER & FLOOR DRAIN IN SHOP.
GREAT FOR AUTO REPAIR SHOP DETAIL SHOP OR?? (MAN CAVE!!!)

3D87C4

I seem to remember a thread or news article a while back about someone doing this and having the city come after them for a business permit. Didn't matter that no business was conducted, the city wanted their cut.

Biker

Convenient, but expensive. Enjoy the space.

JrRifleCoach

Now that we know the space number and what your storing there,
I sure hope your investing into an alarm system, booby traps and guard dogs.

Or are you setting up a trap?

nutz4c4

..

F22

There are bars going up in the windows and the alarm is already on. Plus, I grew up with Cracker Jacks and I always loved the surprise aspect of it. Just open the box and see what you'll find!

pologreen1

SOOOOO... you live in a garage??????? or not yet.

F22

Ssssshhhhh!

H P Bushrod

...And this has what to do with C4's?