In almost every case, yes. A storage unit in Michigan runs anywhere from $75 to $200+ a month depending on size and location. Over two or three years, that's thousands of dollars with nothing to show for it. The stuff is still in a box across town, and you're still paying rent.
A shed sits on your property. You walk outside and it's right there. No driving, no gate codes, no monthly bill that never ends. Even if you go rent-to-own, once you've made your last payment, the building is yours and the payments stop. A storage unit never stops costing you money.
Plus, you're adding something to your property that has real value. A quality building in the backyard is an asset. A storage unit is just an expense.
