FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
Man Cave:
A room, space, corner or area of a dwelling that is specifically reserved for a male person to be in a solitary condition, away from the rest of the household in order to work, play, involve himself in certain hobbies, and or activities without interruption. This area is usually decorated by the male that uses it without interference from any female influence.
A man cave (also sometimes mantuary) is also a male sanctuary, such as a specially equipped garage, spare bedroom, media room, den or basement.
A man cave is loosely a male-only space to retreat to, watch sports matches, play video games, or work on hot rods. According to psychiatrist and author Scott Haltzman, it is important for a man to have a place to call his own, referring to a male area to retreat to. Some psychologists claim that a man cave can provide refuge from stressful surroundings and be beneficial to marriage.
For all you ladies out there, if you want to call it a woman cave, that’s fine by us!
1. What is a garage or storage condo?
A garage or storage condominium is your own personal garage located in the same development as other garage condos and condo owners. This new concept differs from a regular storage rental unit in that it is actually a real estate purchase. In fact, it is the exact opposite of a storage rental; Instead of having your money disappear every month on rent, that same money is now being accumulated towards owning a very valuable, limited in availability piece of commercial real estate, and is building equity for you in the process. Just like any other real estate investment, at closing you will receive a deed.
2. What is Garage Plus Storage?
Garage Plus Storage is a garage condominium storage facility. On site at Garage Plus besides individual garages there are an owner’s clubhouse, a park area, a RV dump station and even a dedicated car wash station. It is the largest and most technologically advanced storage facility in the state of Washington and it may even be the largest in the entire United States. We are the only storage complex in Pierce County that has been approved for “active storage“. This means that the units may be used as workshops or home garages. Therefore, you can now get much more use out of your storage space than just having to drop your belongings off and leave. At Garage Plus, use your space how you want, when you want. Since this is an ownership storage facility, you can look forward to not throwing your money away on rent every month; Now have something to show for all your spent dollars and even build equity.
Features and Benefits that set us apart from traditional storage facilities:
A) Storage + Ownership: The primary advantage of Garage Plus Storage is that you have the option of owning your garage/storage unit. No more wasted money spent on rent.
B) 24/7 full access to your space: Now that you own your own space and you can get to your car, motorcycle, RV or materials when you want to, or need to. With 24/7 access you are in control of your time!
C) Got more toys, need more space: A strong demand for larger storage units has become more and more apparent in the recent past. To answer this demand, our smallest garage starts at 320 square feet and our largest garage at 990 square feet can comfortably house the biggest motor home legal to drive. Also, there remains the possibility of having two units side by side, thus creating a very wide and open space.
D) A community: Garage Plus Storage is a garage community, a garage club. This isn’t like your standard storage facility where there are always new customers coming and going. There is pride of ownership here, with like members that are here to stay.
E) Your toys treat you well, return the favor: We really hope you enjoy the dedicated car wash station on site! Located in phase one and equipped with pressure washing wands, you can wash your toys off after you get back from that trip to Mt. Rainier. For you RV guys, finding a place to dump your gray water just got mile markers easier, and closer! Take advantage of the RV dump station, pressure wash that big motor coach, and put her away and leave the bump outs out to dry off until the next trip. RV dump and car wash stations are exclusive to Garage Plus owners only.
F) Enjoy the fully furnished clubhouse: You will have full access to a 2600 square foot custom built clubhouse that’s use is exclusive to all Garage Plus owners. If you need to hold a work or car club meeting, you'll have access to two separate meeting rooms. Just want to kick back, watch the game and hangout with a group of friends? This is the perfect gathering spot. Reservations for car shows and other events will be managed internally through the owners association.
G) Customize your garage: Garage Plus units are fully customizable. Also, we are offering $2000 in free upgrades to the first 75 Charter Members; choose from custom cabinets, a custom poured epoxy floor or a two post car lift with the purchase of your space. Spend the $2000 anyway you choose on your space!
H) Our standard is better than other premium packages: We are different from any other storage facility in that the standard features in our units set us apart from the competition. We offer full lighting, individually metered 100 amp electric panel, multiple electrical outlets, an auxiliary overhead heater, radiant floor heating and all of our 14' X 14’ doors are fully automatic and are activated by your own personal code or key card. Each unit is equipped with a fire suppressions system and individually alarmed as well.
3. Will I pay any dues at Garage Plus Storage?
Yes, you will pay garage owner dues. They are between $30- $55 per month depending on the square footage of your unit. These dues cover the landscape and maintenance of all the common spaces including the complete upkeep of the clubhouse, the full time office and site manager, the radiant heat in the floor, and the state of the art security system.
4. Can I live in my garage?
No, you can’t live in your garage due to code restrictions in Pierce County. Your Man Cave is a place to escape to and use for fun, store your items, business materials, and or prized possessions. Not a permanent residence.
5. Can I work on my car in my garage?
Yes! This is what is so great and unique about Garage Plus. The mini-storage code for Pierce County restricts the amount of work you can do in regular storage units. What would be the point of having these big work shop sized units if you couldn’t do anything in them? Well, Garage Plus worked diligently with the county for a lengthy period of time to secure the one and only Active Use Permit the county has ever issued.
6. Can I run a business out of my garage?
Yes and no. You cannot use your garage as a retail store front and have customers coming in and out all the time. You can store business materials or inventory and write it off in your taxes as a business expense though!
7. Can I store my boat or motor home at Garage Plus Storage?
Yes. Garage Plus has a garage size for every type of motorized vehicle. In our King which is our largest garage, you can park the biggest motor home legal to drive, put the bump-outs out, and still have room to walk around your RV! Ever have a hard time backing up that boat and trailer into a certain size unit? Purchase the Double! It has a garage door on each end keeping your life simple!
8. Can I really afford to buy at Garage Plus Storage?
If you can afford to pay monthly rental fees at a typical car, boat, RV, or other heated storage facilities, you can afford to purchase your garage at Garage Plus. Come down and see us at our show room and reserve your garage in phase one before they are all taken! If you want to take advantage of the price savings and the charter membership, you must make a reservation now.
9. What if I move? Can I sell my Garage?
Yes! This is one of the main benefits of purchasing your garage as opposed to renting it. Statistics show that across the country, these types of facilities appreciate 4-8% a year! This is a very good real estate investment. So for whatever reason you want to sell your garage down the road, you have that option and the luxury of retaining the future profits. This is a key benefit that Garage Plus is passing on to you. There is high demand for storage condominiums now, and we foresee even more of a demand in the future.
10. What is the Garage Plus Charter Membership?
Early action has it rewards! For the first 75 individuals who make a minimal refundable deposit of $250 and sign-up on our reservation list the following is available.
A) Secure a sequence number for selecting your unit, first come first serve
B) Zero down payment! We’re giving these individuals 5% of their purchase price as a deposit/down payment. This means No Money Down! (value $2800 - $8700)
C) $2000 coupon toward tricking out your Man Cave, whether it is cabinetry, a custom floor or a two post lift for you vehicle anyway you look at it you will be the envy of your friends
D) Garage Owner Association dues paid for the first year by us (value - $400-$600)
E) Limited Edition Charter Member jacket (value - $75)
11. How do I join the Charter Membership at Garage Plus?
Call 253-864-7587 or 877-875-PLUS and schedule an appointment to come down to our showroom in Puyallup, or try stopping in between 11am and 6pm Tuesday through Saturday. You can see a model of the site and check out a fully finished model garage we’ve constructed in our showroom. We will work with you here to get you signed up for the Charter Membership and help you reserve your space at Garage Plus
12. Why buy at Garage Plus when I can build my own garage?
Well this is entirely up to the person and their preferences, but here are the benefits as to why it is better to own at Garage Plus rather than build on your own land. First, you must purchase the land if you don't already have it to build on. You must then go through the county's process to obtain building permits. Third, you must bid out the materials and hire a sub contractor to build your garage, or, build it yourself. You won’t have the added security of Garage Plus's state of the art security system. You probably won’t be doing radiant heating in your floor since your just building one garage and installing all the piping and boilers is not practical or cost effective. Garage Plus garages are commercial real estate and it will be easier to sell your garage here at Garage Plus rather than one on your own land. If you happen to move and sell your house and garage you just built, you’re going to have to build another one! If you owned at Garage Plus, you can sell as many houses as you want, and your garage will still be right where it is with no worries of having to build or purchase another one. You also won’t have access to our active member’s clubhouse and park areas, the RV dump and waste water station, and the onsite car wash. Plus you won’t be meeting and hanging out with new people that share the same interests as you. Garage Plus has far more benefits than building one of your own; it just depends on what fits your needs and lifestyle the best!
13. How late can I work in my garage?
Although you can’t live in your garage, Garage Plus never closes. You can work or hang out in your garage however long and whenever you need to regardless of the hour. Local noise ordinance rules and laws apply.
14. What type of insurance do I need for my garage condo?
You would get the same insurance as you would on your home residence. You are insuring the contents.
15. What are the interior ceiling heights?
They will be at sixteen feet high with twenty foot eve heights. Yes, high enough to have a car lift; this was a must!
16. Why own vs. rent?
This is the latest and greatest concept when it comes to storage. Why own vs. rent? Well here are some of the many reasons.
A) No monthly rate increases, ever. Regular storage has an average increase of about 3% every year. At Garage Plus your monthly mortgage payment will never go up.
B) Privacy and security. Since this is an ownership community, it greatly decreases the amount of constant newcomers like at standard rental facilities. There is pride of ownership at Garage Plus. Also, there was a very high dollar amount that was spent on the security system to ensure maximum safety and security. Full perimeter fencing with intrusion detection, many cameras in phase one, two, and three, and a key card tracking system that shows the date and time when someone enters the facility and exits the facility. All units are also individually alarmed and sprinkler protected.
C) Great investment opportunity. Storage condos are safe and solid investments for many reasons, but here’s just a few to give an idea: Being such a new concept, this type of real estate is very limited in the market place, so you should have no problem finding a buyer if you decide to sell your space. This limited availability also helps maintain a constant value and ensures an almost definite chance of appreciation every year that you have possession of your garage. Nationwide, this type of real estate shows an average appreciation rate of 4-8%. One last point that gives Garage Plus units a definite value is that Garage Plus is the only storage facility in Pierce County that has been approved for an active storage use. When given the amenities, the quality, and the ability to actually own this storage workshop space, there is nothing else out in the local market place that compares to it today. There are limited Charter Member positions available so please inquire on how to reserve your spot today so you can take advantage of all these great benefits!
D) Sell whenever. Even if you don't have your garage paid off, you can still put it on the market for sale! Simply sell it for your asking price, pay off what you owe, and keep the difference. We can consult you in more detail about this process if you have any questions. So if your question was can I sell my garage, the answer is yes.
E) Build your credit. This will help build your credit and this purchase will look great in anyone's investment portfolio.
F) Subleasing option available. You can sublease your garage. Let’s say you move away for a few years or you just simply want to earn some extra money every month. You can lease out your space while you’re not using it!
G) Build equity. This type of real estate has an average appreciation rate of 4-8% a year across the country. Since there is a very limited amount of garage condos on the market in this area, it is very likely that your space will be worth more in the near future. Especially after all the upgrades and modifications that you might make in your unit, this will also increase its value.
If you have any more questions please feel free to stop by the show room, call us at 1-877-875-7587, or email us at sales@garageplusstorage.com anytime.
Thank you,
Garage Plus
