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As an avid boater, and a former self-storage facility owner, R. Christian Sonne, CRE, MAI, FRICS, executive vice president and specialty practice...
National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), the Colorado-headquartered REIT that owns, operates, and acquires self-storage properties throughout the...
Some parents have successfully managed to accomplish that feat with their own children; others are actively shaping their successors to ensure their...
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Far too often, there is a lot of hope in operating self-storage sites. Hoping that the lease-up will go well. Hoping that the rates will be strong;...
Born and raised in Cali, Colombia, Carolina Buitrago, partner and CEO of the Colombian self-storage company Keep&Go,has been appointed as the first...
Online reviews have the power to make or break a business. Good ones can bring in new customers, while bad ones can deter them – and thanks to...
Have you ever wondered how you can get more involved in your local community and be a part of giving back? Your self-storage facility is the perfect...
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