I am looking into buying a self storage facility as my first investment. I am looking at some input from others about this investment. This is going to sort of be a puking of my thoughts on this investments so apologies if it seems like a bit of a rambling.
Owner is asking $185k (would...
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We just lost our local PTI Dealer. They are no longer servicing PTI and our closest dealer is 3 hours away. Anyone else use a service company that far away or suggest another brand/supplier? We are breaking ground on a new facility and now are debating on what to do. Thanks.Yesterday, 11:58 PM
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