For Rent: New listing type on KSL Classifieds enables users to fill in the blanks and make some bank

You can never have too many ___________. 

If you completed this sentence with “tools” or “handbags” or “toys” or something else entirely, you live life to the max. Some of your stuff has practical purposes, other things are purely recreational. But what do you do with the stuff you don’t use every day? Consider renting it to others in the area who are saying:

I wish I had a  ___________ for this weekend.

It makes no difference if you’re a minimalist or a materialist — there is always that one thing you want or need that you don’t have. And it may not make sense to buy something you’re only going to use occasionally. 

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You can now rent almost anything — from prom dresses to drill presses, snow sleds to mopeds — using the new For Rent listing type on KSL Classifieds. Millions of users in the Mountain West already turn to KSL Classifieds to buy and sell with their neighbors. Renting items will be just as convenient and beneficial.

This new listing type gives everyone access to high quality items for a fraction of what it would cost to buy new or used. It also allows the owners to offset the cost of items they bought. One camper is able to fund their next national forest foray and make another camper happy by renting their teardrop trailer for the weekend. Win-win. 

Circular economy 

Renting certain items rather than buying new items supports circularity, a production/consumption model that benefits individuals, the community and the environment. 

Unworn clothing, for example, often ends up in landfills. The Environmental Protection Agency reports approximately 11.3 million tons of textiles are thrown away in America annually. Instead of wearing something a few times and disposing of it, renting that dress keeps it out of the landfill. It also reduces carbon emissions and wastewater that results from making more clothing. When the garb is truly garbage, donate it to a charity that participates in textile recycling, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters or Goodwill. 

Similarly, renting battery-powered yard tools can significantly reduce pollution caused by gas-powered models. And someone who is interested in buying an eco-friendly leaf blower or chainsaw but is skeptical of the performance might want to try before they buy. Rentals of all types have the potential to make a difference financially and environmentally.

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Your listings, your rules

KSL Classifieds gives owners complete control over their rental listings. You don’t have to follow predefined parameters when adding items for rent. You set your own rate and decide whether or not to charge a security deposit and/or additional fees.These may include gas for a lawn mower, mileage for an RV, dry cleaning for a wedding gown, etc. 

Hourly, daily and weekly rentals are tracked on a built-in scheduling calendar. If there are specific times you want to use the item yourself or you won’t be around to facilitate the rental, black those out on the listing’s scheduling calendar. Not one to toot your own French horn anymore? You can also list items for rent on a monthly basis — or even an entire school year — using your own calendar.

With KSL Classifieds, it is also possible to create custom rules for each item you list for rent. You might require proof of insurance for driving-related rentals, restrict alterations on clothing or request a bouncy house be cleaned before returning it. 

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Features you count on

Just like any other type of listing on KSL Classifieds, it’s easy to find exactly what you want to rent by using Saved Searches, Alerts and Favorites. You can also communicate with other KSL Classifieds members via Messages, a private communication platform. 

Use rentals on KSL Classifieds to make money from the  ___________ you already have or find the  ___________ you need right now.