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Years ago, self-storage facilities were often tucked away in industrial areas, surrounded by warehouses and factories. These locations were typically...
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You know that old saying, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts”? Well, that is very true, but when it comes to the self-storage industry, it’s also...
As the headline suggests, this article is about BETCO’s exclusive SmartReady™ package, the foundation for a truly smart building. As I thought of...
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This Article 9 sale provides a unique opportunity to acquire the entities, which own 2 state-of-the-art self-storage facilities in highly desirable...
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