Greetings collective MMM wisdom,
We recently purchased a property that happens to have a large "dutch barn" on it, a few hundred feet away from the main house. It has 2 very large garage bays (1200 sqft total), with 2 separate doors large enough to accommodate boat or RVs. It also has full RV connection outside on the side of the barn. It has it's own entrance from the main road and based on the purchase inspection, it's generally in good shape (no structural work needed)
I would like to monetize this bit of the property somehow. Covered Boat/RV storage rental seems like the easiest to go for, given the size of the structure.
I am looking for advice on where to start, as i know next to nothing about this sort of things. Question include but not limited to:
1- City/County rules, can i do this, do i need a permit, who should i check with
2- Any legal things to look into? leases, liability, and so on...
3- What type of insurance may i need for this? (somewhat related to 2 above)
4- Any thoughts on a reasonable price ask for say 500 sqft covered/locked storage (I'm think the total area can be converted into 2 spaces)
5- Suggestions for best way to advertise?
Thanks for any suggestions/ideas!
-Jakub
PS: In case it's useful, the location is Portland OR, outside the city in a rural-ish area.