renting a shop as a 1 truck o/o

Go for it. once you have a shop youll never go back. Youll find you use it a lot more than you think. You might think about hiring in a mobile mechanic for big jobs rather than going to another shop. I would check the drain if your truck gets as dirty as you say. Hate to see it get plugged and the landlord come after you.

 

I was wondering about washing with the mud? You're gonna need a good drainage system in the shop. When I didn't have my own place I always rented a spot from a farmer with a big barn. Best expense I ever had. Do your own work and keep the truck out of the elements when sitting. $750 is a little steep though. The farmer I rented from went halves with me and we put in a drain oil furnace. Ran pretty cheap. I paid $300 but that was years ago. Good luck

 

You guys are missing the best part. Most truckers I have known put a high value on quiet time. Could be the ultimate man cave when you want to get away from the mrs and kids, lol. Priceless!!

 

Do you know a friend you could split the place with? I share shop space with a guy that doesn't even own a truck. He just wants a man cave/space to do some welding & play his drums. He uses my hand tools, but I get a refrigerator, stereo & big screen TV out of the deal.

 

looks good to me, lots of space for projects. fence makes it better.

 

Would your wife smile more often if your stuff is out of the yard? yes

This might be the important question. I have a buddy of mine that just plain has given up on smiles. If he could get her to go from foaming at the mouth to a growl and a nasty frown, he'd feel like a king... :smt021

 

So since you are "locked in" for a long period, get as much free outside space as you can. Tell him that makes or breaks the deal.