![]() ![]() MORE: Why a $1.85M home near Howell is on the market for Bitcoin "If it goes through, the (additional) units will be ready this fall," Jim said. They anticipate constructing more units on Howell Storage's property will cost somewhere between $400,000 to $800,000. "We're at like 90% capacity, and with new neighborhoods, we have to be prepared," she said. ![]() "When you research Livingston County, you can see there is a lot of growth," he said.Ĭarey said she expects new residential development near Howell Storage will bring an increased demand for storage units. Jim said they wanted to expand to Livingston County, partially because he used to live in Hartland Township and was aware of new residential and commercial development going on in the county. They also purchased a second location, Abe's Storage North, nearby in Grand Blanc, which was also bank-owned and in need of rehabilitation. ![]() "It was bank-owned and we bought that and turned it around," he said. The Abrahams still operate the first storage business they bought: Abe's Storage in Holly. ![]() When he sold off the real estate, "I came away with a nest egg," he said. Jim said he owned a power coating manufacturing business that he closed in the early 2000s. Years ago, Carey's parents, who owned a self-storage business, suggested the couple get into the industry. "We've kind of figured out a good method of not only buying (storage) businesses but turning them around," Jim said. The business currently features more than 300 units. Jim Abraham said they have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in improvements to the business so far, and they plan to expand it by 50 to 70 additional storage units, pending approvals from township officials. The couple purchased McGowan Mini Storage at 1650 Pinckney Road/D-19 in Marion Township, renaming it Howell Storage, last summer. Their latest venture is near the intersection of Interstate 96 and D-19 near Howell. Husband and wife Jim and Carey Abraham have purchased and upgraded a few storage businesses in Michigan over the years. ![]()
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