Blue Door
Blue Door Asset Management I is a self-storage DST sponsor and a subsidiary of Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, an entity sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE: SMA). It packages…
Overview
Blue Door Asset Management I is a self-storage DST sponsor and a subsidiary of Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, an entity sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE: SMA). It packages SmartStop-operated self-storage facilities into Delaware Statutory Trusts for 1031-exchange investors, in both all-cash and leveraged structures. Across its trusts, Blue Door holds roughly 5,420 storage units and about 697,400 net rentable square feet, backed by SmartStop's national self-storage operating and management platform.
Key strategies & advantages
- Self-storage specialist backed by SmartStop's national operating and management platform (NYSE: SMA).
- Offers both all-cash (no-mortgage) and leveraged DST structures.
- Institutional sponsor lineage through Strategic Storage Growth Trust III and SmartStop.
Track record
Blue Door has 2 full-cycle programs in the Baker 1031 dataset.
| Investment | Location | Asset Class | Hold | Equity Multiple | Annual Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Colonial, DST | TX | Self-Storage | — | — | — |
| USA Self Storage I, DST | GA, NC, TX | Self-Storage | — | — | — |
Figures are sponsor-reported and not independently verified; they may reflect selection and survivorship bias, and past performance does not guarantee future results. “Preferred” is Baker’s internal designation, not a rating or endorsement.
Current offerings from this sponsor
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Gerald F. “Jerry” Baker, III — Founder & Managing Principal, Baker 1031 Investments · FINRA Series 22 / 63 · SIE. Read full bio →
Sponsor figures are sponsor-reported and not independently verified; they may reflect selection and survivorship bias, and past performance does not guarantee future results. This profile is educational and is not investment advice or an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Offerings are available only to accredited investors and are made solely through the sponsor’s Private Placement Memorandum. Securities offered through Aurora Securities, member FINRA/SIPC. Real estate investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal.