Mini storage development
Im hoping someone in here can help me with this or at least point me in the right direction. 

I have some land in the DFW area that us zoned commercial highway. I initially bought it about 8 years ago to try and put up a truck terminal as that was my business at that point. Its about 6.5 acres. Located off i35 directly behind a strip mall and some hotels.
The area has undergone a lot of growth since i bought this land with a few hotels and a lot of warehouses being built in the vicinity. And a few new storage facilities
Just running rough numbers based in what other lots are listed on loopnet, it probably worth anywhere from 700k to 1mm. I paid cash for it during the last recession and own it free and clear.
I would like to build a mini storage facility on the land using my equity as down payment. Im not sure how to access funding to get this project going.
If anyone can point me in the right direction i would appreciate it.

For reference the property is about 2 exits from i35 and i20 intersection
[{"id": "fzd895p", "text": "I don\u2019t know much about developing but have underwritten almost $1B in self storage financing. Would be glad to answer questions.\n\nYou\u2019ll probably want a bridge/construction loan (maybe hard money lender with land as collateral like you said) then refinance in a year or two with something more permanent after lease-up. \n\nOne of the most important considerations is your 3-5 mile trade area as it\u2019s a fairly saturated asset class at this point, depending on your market. This is measured as SF per capita and the national average is 6-7 SF/person so ideally you\u2019re around there or below. An appraiser should be able to provide this info. Last thing you want is to develop, property is sucking wind during lease-up, then you can\u2019t refinance your bridge loan.", "replies": [{"id": "fzde1jz", "text": "This is spot on. Look at competition and rent rates and pay close attention to how prices are changing. There has been a shit ton of new development in Dallas, Houston, Denver, Minneapolis, Miami, Chicago, Seattle, and most major markets. Do your homework, be careful, and good luck!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fzd9pjx", "text": "See a commercial loan agent. You can take a home line of equity. Commercial loan needs 20-25% equity is not an option.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fzepgfk", "text": "PM me your contact info and what you think the loan size is. I've got a lender for new construction for self storage in TX.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]