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10 Surprising Things available for Lease

10 Surprising Things available for Lease

Typically when people think of leasing something, the first thing that usually comes to mind is renting out a room in a home. However, you may be surprised to learn the sheer number of things available for lease. Some are more surprising than others, but here are 10 things available to lease.

1) Caskets

Funerals can be costly. It turns out that the most expensive part of a funeral is the casket. Your average casket will cost the bereaved family around $2,000. Some Caskets can cost as much as $10,000! To save on funeral expenses, you can rent a decorative casket for the funeral service. Some rentals can cost as little as $1,000. When it comes time for the burial, the family can bury their loved one in a simple, yet less expensive casket.

2) Chickens

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to own a flock of chickens, you’re in luck. Companies like Rent the Chicken will rent chickens, a coop, and all of the food and supplies you’ll need to take care of your new flock. Renting a chicken may be a great route to go if you’re unsure about whether or not you’re ready for the hardships of owning your own chicken. If you decide you love your new chicken, you can adopt it into your family! If owning a chicken isn’t quite for you, you can return it at the end of the rental period.

3) Goats

After seeing chickens on this list, you shouldn’t be too surprised that you can also lease goats as well. Goats are fantastic at keeping the lawn nice and short, and they get rid of nasty weeds that may pop up in your yard. Goats are known for their ability to eat practically anything, so make sure you keep them away from your garden. A simple online search will reveal to you whether or not there are goats available for you to rent in your area.

4) Fancy clothes

If you’ve been invited to a fancy affair but don’t quite have the wardrobe to attend, you can lease out fancy outfits at sites such as Style Lend and Rent the Runway. You can rent designer clothes for far cheaper than retail price and look great for your fancy party.  Custom plans allow you to choose the length of time that you need your new outfit. If you’re especially strapped for cash, there are plenty of choices that won’t cost you any more than $50!

5) Your Neighbor’s Garage

When you have gotten to the point that you’ve run out of space in your home to store your personal possessions then it’s about time that you considered storing your items elsewhere. Storage rentals can get a little bit expensive, however, so why not rent out your neighbor’s garage? If your neighbor has extra space in their home, garage, basement, attic, etc. then sites like Store at My House will allow them to list the extra space on their property. Renting space with your neighbor should save you money and keep your items close at hand without jumping through the hoops of a storage unit contract.

6) Wedding Cake

Weddings are already expensive. Add in an extravagant wedding cake that could potentially cost into the thousands, and there’s a possibility you won’t have any money left over for the honeymoon. If you’re on a budget, renting a fake wedding cake is always a viable option. Companies like cakerental.com are masters at replicating Styrofoam cakes that look like the real thing. They can even insert a real slice of cake for the “first bite”. Afterwards, you can wheel the cake away, and you can serve your guests something on the cheaper side (like sheet cake). You’ll get your pictures and your guests still get to eat cake. Everyone wins!

7) Tires

There’s nothing more dangerous than tires that have been stripped of their threading. It’s one thing to drive around the corner to the supermarket (though even that is dangerous on balding tires), but if you need to go on a road trip or drive further out and you can’t quite afford brand new tires, you could always rent tires. Renting tires every day will begin to add up when it comes to the rental fees, so you’ll want to buy new tires eventually. However, tires is a fantastic short term solution so that you’re safe on the roads until you implement a long-term solution.

8) Solar Panels

Perhaps you’re ready to change the energy source that powers the items in your home but can’t afford the expense of installing solar panels. If that’s the case, you can lease solar panels from companies that will deliver and install the proper equipment either for free or for a small fee. You can either pay a monthly fee and keep all of the power that you generate, or you can sign a power purchase agreement and buy only the power that you need. Both options are typically cheaper than the rates offered by utility companies.

9) Luggage

Luggage is one of those things that you only need for a select few occasions: moving, traveling, etc. Unless you often travel your luggage goes largely unused for most of the year. So why own when you can rent? Save room in your garage by going to sites like RentLuggage.com and pick out the luggage that you specifically need for your trip. Whether you need travel bags, suitcases, or even bags to move sports equipment, you should be able to find a suitable rental to handle all of your needs.

10) Office Space

Well, this one may not be so surprising, but if you find yourself in a situation where you need a workspace, but your current work/home environment isn’t cutting it, you should think about leasing an office space. Finding an office space for lease will allow you to conduct business in a professional environment. An office space is a perfect place to get more work done and provides a physical location for your clients to sit down and speak with you about your services.

 

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