Blue Door AM I Announces Launch of $64.8 Million DST Offering

By: Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc. via Business Wire

July 15, 2025 at 19:19 PM EDT

Blue Door AM I, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc. (“SSGT III”), and an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”), is pleased to announce the launch of Blue Door Property II, DST (“Blue Door II”), a new Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investment program.

Blue Door II offers accredited investors the opportunity to participate in the self-storage sector through a diversified portfolio of three debt-free institutional-quality properties located in Orlando, Florida and Pasadena and Corinth, Texas. The Orlando property consists of approximately 680 units and 97,300 net rentable square feet, the Pasadena location features approximately 840 units and 106,600 net rentable square feet, and the Corinth property includes approximately 770 units and 97,100 net rentable square feet.

The program seeks to raise approximately $64.8 million from accredited investors and is designed to target high-growth markets across the United States, providing investors with access to a historically resilient real estate asset class. Blue Door’s DST structure gives accredited investors, including those completing a 1031 exchange, the opportunity to defer taxes and reinvest into professionally managed self-storage properties.

"Launching the Blue Door II DST program reflects our continued commitment to delivering professionally managed, institutional-grade self-storage properties to retail investors," said H. Michael Schwartz, CEO of SSGT III. "SmartStop’s growing footprint across North America is a reflection of our operational expertise and the strength of our brand, which continue to resonate with both customers and investors."

About Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc. (SSGT III):

SSGT III is a Maryland corporation that elected to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. SSGT III’s primary investment strategy is to invest in growth-oriented self-storage facilities and related self-storage real estate investments in the United States and Canada. As of July 15, 2025, SSGT III has a portfolio of 10 operating properties in the United States, comprising approximately 8,020 units and 880,575 net rentable square feet; five operating properties in Canada, comprising approximately 3,180 units and 326,190 net rentable square feet; and joint venture interests in three developments in two Canadian provinces (Québec and British Columbia). In addition, Blue Door AM I, a subsidiary of SSGT III, serves as the sponsor of two Delaware Statutory Trusts, which currently own five operating properties in the United States comprising approximately 3,420 units and 472,100 net rentable square feet.

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of more than 600 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self-storage programs. As of July 15, 2025, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of 229 operating properties in 23 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, comprising approximately 164,300 units and 18.4 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 43 operating self-storage properties in Canada, which total approximately 36,400 units and 3.7 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.

This material does not constitute an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Such offers can be made only by the confidential Private Placement Memorandum of Blue Door II (the "Memorandum") to accredited investors only pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in accordance with Rule 506(c) of Regulation D. Please read the entire Memorandum paying special attention to the risk factors section prior to investing. Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 is a complex tax code; therefore you should consult your tax or legal professional for details regarding your situation. This material is not intended as tax or legal advice. There are material risks associated with investing in real estate, DST properties and real estate securities, including illiquidity, tenant occupancies, general market conditions and competition, lack of operating history, the risk of new supply coming to market and softening rental rates, general risks of owning/operating commercial and self storage properties, the DST and master lease structure, offering fees and expenses, potential adverse tax consequences, general economic risks and long hold periods. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Potential cash flow, potential returns and potential appreciation are not guaranteed. For an investor to qualify for any type of investment, there are both financial requirements and suitability requirements that must match specific objectives, goals and risk tolerances. Securities offered through Orchard Securities, LLC, member FINRA, SIPC.