Mid-Atlantic · Self-Storage · First lien
Self-storage hard money loans in Virginia.
First-position self-storage loans across Virginia — typically $1M–$5M, larger considered — for acquisitions, maturities, bridge and value-add plans. Reviewed and decided directly by the principals.
Stokley Intelligence · Updated September 2026
U.S.
Virginia market context
The economy behind the collateral.
Virginia's economy is shaped by federal government activity and defense spending in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads, a major port and naval complex, and growing data center and technology investment. The state also maintains a broad base in agriculture and higher education.
- Federal government and defense
- Data centers and technology
- Port and maritime logistics
- Higher education
- Financial and professional services
- Agriculture
Self-Storage underwriting
What we look at first.
- Physical and economic occupancy
- Street rates, in-place rates and discounting
- Management platform and revenue systems
- New supply within the trade area
- Expansion land and conversion costs
Situations
Self-storage loans we see in Virginia.
- Lease-up after a new build or conversion
- Acquisitions from mom-and-pop owners
- Expansion capital on existing facilities
- Maturities on facilities still stabilizing
Selling a self-storage property in Virginia? Stokley also buys real estate as a principal. Submit it for acquisition.
Virginia metros
Local lending pages.
We lend across Virginia, not only in these metros. Each page covers the local economy and a direct request form.
Request loan terms
Virginia self-storage loan request.
Questions
Virginia self-storage loans, answered.
- Does Stokley Capital make self-storage loans in Virginia?
- Yes. We make first-position self-storage hard money and bridge loans throughout Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Richmond, Norfolk, Arlington and smaller markets.
- How large are your Virginia self-storage loans?
- Typically $1M–$5M, first lien. Larger loans are considered.
- What should a Virginia self-storage loan request include?
- Property address, loan amount and purpose, current income and occupancy, existing debt, the business plan and the deadline. Rent rolls and operating statements help but are not needed for a first read.
- Are you a broker?
- No. Stokley Capital is a private real estate owner-operator that provides business-purpose loans. Decisions are made by the principals.
Nothing on this website is an offer to lend or a commitment of capital. All loans are subject to underwriting, due diligence, documentation and approval. Stokley Capital does not publish rates or leverage; every loan is priced against the specific property and situation.
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Next step
Financing self-storage in Virginia?
Send the property, amount and deadline. A principal will respond directly.