Starting a rental revenue stream?

sbryan

Well-known member
Rather than take a major hit on the resale of my HVX and supporting gear, I hope to rent out the equipment to local filmmakers in the area. I believe the market is underserved and I would be able to make a profit while providing affordable access to higher-calibre equipment. I have some questions and I hope some of the members here have experience in running a rental service.

The advantage here, of course, is that I still have access to a camera, even though I've shifted my attention to photography.

  • What insurance do I need to cover theft and damage and what can I expect to pay for it?
  • What contract(s) do I need? (Can someone provide a copy of theirs?)
  • Is a safety deposit a simple matter of contractual obligation?
  • How do I protect myself against bad checks? Is there a local merchant-to-buyer (renter-to-rentee) service that would circumvent Paypal-type fees?

Thanks!
 
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