Investments — Self-Storage

Self-Storage: A Core Competency, Not Just an Asset Class.

Self-storage is where City Line Capital was built. Since 2017, we have acquired more facilities, across more markets, than virtually any operator in the private equity mid-market.

The Strategy

Operational depth built across hundreds of transactions.

We have done so with a consistency of execution that has made us a first-call buyer for brokers and a credible exit partner for independent owners.

We understand this asset class at an operational level. We know what strong management looks like, where pricing strategies can be refined, where physical improvements drive returns, and where to push and when to hold. That depth of knowledge — built across hundreds of transactions — is what separates real expertise from a stated investment thesis.

Our self-storage strategy targets both stabilized and value-add facilities across primary, secondary, and select tertiary markets. We pursue broker-listed opportunities and off-market acquisitions with equal discipline. Every deal starts with rigorous underwriting and ends with hands-on asset management focused on long-term performance.

Criteria

What We Look For

  • Stabilized assets with operational upside through professional management and revenue optimization
  • Value-add opportunities where capital improvements, marketing upgrades, or management transitions can drive performance
  • Markets where supply constraints, population trends, and local demand support durable occupancy
  • Both broker-listed and off-market opportunities across the national landscape

Who We Work With

Brokers and sellers: we close as agreed.

For Brokers

If your client is selling a self-storage facility, we want to hear from you. We evaluate quickly, communicate directly, and close as agreed. Our track record across hundreds of self-storage transactions means we know how to underwrite these deals — and how to get them done.

For Owners & Sellers

If you are considering a sale — whether now or in the future — we offer a straightforward alternative to a traditional listing process. We move efficiently, price fairly, and don’t retrade.