SmartStop Asset Management

SmartStop Asset Management is a real estate startup founded in 2015, specializing in self-storage assets, student housing, and senior housing. The company currently manages a substantial portfolio, including over 68,000 self-storage units with approximately 7.9 million rentable square feet. With real estate assets valued at around $1.3 billion, SmartStop operates 109 self-storage facilities across the United States and Toronto, Canada, in addition to two student housing facilities. Notably, the company sponsors three public non-traded REITs: Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc., Strategic Storage Growth Trust, Inc., and Strategic Storage Trust IV, Inc., all specializing in self-storage assets. SmartStop's offerings cater to both residential and commercial customers, providing secure interior and exterior units as well as outdoor storage areas for vehicles, RVs, and boats. The diverse range of real estate assets and the company's focus on accessibility and affordability make it an attractive prospect for investors seeking exposure to the real estate sector. As the company continues to expand its market presence and enhance its portfolio, it presents an intriguing investment opportunity for those interested in the real estate and self-storage sectors.