Merit Hill Capital is one of the most experienced institutional self-storage owners in the United States. Led by a founder who has been exclusively managing assets in the sector since 2006, the firm focuses on a resilient asset class, distinctive and carefully sourced deal flow, and detailed value-add management strategies. Merit Hill Capital provides investors and sellers with an experienced team driven by integrity, a strong work ethic, and deep industry knowledge.
With our refined investment process, deep network of relationships, and a strong reputation, Merit Hill has been one of the most active self-storage investors, raising 7 vehicles, since its founding in 2016.
Merit Hill is one of the largest buyers of individual self-storage properties in the U.S. and is extremely selective as to which properties it acquires. Our team consistently seeks to generate strong, risk-adjusted returns through a repeatable process and approach that includes and benefits from:
Asset Optimization
We reposition assets through active implementation of value-add initiatives, including conversions, expansions, and energy conservation projections, analyzed and executed by our experienced asset management team.
Strong Management
We actively collaborate with best-in-class third-party managers to maximize performance and drive improved operations at the property level.
Diversification
To decrease risk, we invest in assets across multiple geographies within the U.S. primarily through small transactions.
Evaluation
Using robust data sources, and our refined investment analysis and review process, our experienced investment team identifies the best opportunities.
Relationships
Our extensive industry relationships drive differentiated deal flow to identify the strongest investment opportunities.
Merit Hill operates a diverse portfolio of self-storage units across the United States. Each property has undergone an extensive underwriting and due diligence process before acquisition.
Albuquerque
583 Storage Units
Albuquerque, NM
Acquired 2023
Spanish Fork
514 Storage Units
Spanish Forks, UT
Acquired 2023
Brunswick
290 Storage Units
Brunswick, GA
Acquired 2023
Merit Hill’s founder has focused exclusively on investing in self-storage using the same strategy for over 20 years and has reviewed over 12,400 potential self-storage properties and acquired more than 565 properties in 335+ transactions.
1. As of June 30, 2026. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For illustrative purposes only.
2. Featured investments presented herein are for illustrative purposes only. They have been selected to provide examples of the types of investments made by Merit Hill Capital and do not purport to be a complete list thereof. It should not be assumed that investments made in the future will be comparable in quality or performance to the investments described herein.
