In a stable free economy the natural tendency is for prices to go down not up.

So choose wisely and good luck I like the passive nature myself of boat and RV storage.

It appears he is doing deals most people can't do for multitudes of reasons.

If you had prescreening info that makes it appear that there is no way they meet criteria do you still say the same thing? 

(They claimed thousands for electrical using what appeared to be a fake electrical company, and they never had someone out to even check electrical beyond the general.) 

Licensed with permits ~$3,250.HWT standard gas single family low efficiency without exhaust retrofit $900.Sand and stain hardwood floors, natural stain $3 per sf.Paint interior walls, ceiling trim and doors 3 tone paint scheme 2 coats $3.20 per sf (floor area cost includes paint)Click lock LVT flooring install overlay inclusive of prep and quarter round $4.50 per sf (materials and labor)Asphalt roof installation 3/1 - 800 sf bungalow with 2 layers of shingles - ~$7,900Standard porch cap replacement with 2 new precast concrete steps ~$2,500Used stove or refrigerator delivery and install $350New stove or refrigerator delivery and install $HD model specificUse this as a general guideline. 

This appeared to be everything I was missing.

If the search produces a sea of natural earth tone pics, the one that stands out has a splash of color.

Licensed contractors have more of their "shtuff" together and thus are better at their job and naturally will cost more.

There's definitely a lot of merit to transition over especially when you're at the size/scale you currently appear to be.