The day I brought my Airstream home, I knew I needed to find a place to put it but had nothing arranged. Looked up local storage facilities, but also decided to take a look at Craigslist. Found a private property less than 15 minutes from home. The guy has a big property and allows a handful of RVs to park. I pay him cash and it's cheaper than any other storage option - I can also come and go as I please. His shop is close by and he welcomes me to the use of his tools, although I bring my own. Always helpful when I forget something though, which happens a lot. Told him I'd like to do a shell off restoration and offered to pay double for the trouble and occasional use of the empty space next to the Airstream. He said it was no bother and wouldn't take more money. There's even a dump trailer to throw trash in, which he takes to empty every few weeks so that's just about the most convenient setup immaginable. But I've gained the friendship simply by reaching out, and yes I do slip him some extra cash insistently encouraging him to take it and thanking him for his kindness.