United States, March 4 -- JLL Capital Markets announced that it has arranged $71.5 million in financing and joint venture equity for a nine-property self-storage portfolio in Clear Creek and Grand Counties, Colorado.Working on behalf of UpLift Development Group, JLL placed the $52.5 million first mortgage and arranged the remaining preferred equity with a strategic capital partner. Total proceeds were used in conjunction with sponsor equity to acquire the portfolio in an off-market transaction.The portfolio totals 3,017 units with 493,801 rentable square feet and an overall occupancy of 72%. The properties range in vintage from 1994 to 2023, providing significant value-add opportunities with basic institutional upgrades.Positioned just west...