A private equity real estate firm headquartered in Edwardsville, Illinois, investing across the Midwest and Southeast since 2008.
Fireside Financial is a dynamic private equity real estate firm that invests in high quality, sustainable, value-add and development properties, with a focus on multifamily, self-storage, industrial, office space, and mixed-use assets.
The Fireside Financial management team has more than 60 years of combined experience buying and selling real estate and meeting the needs of our investment partners. Fireside was co-founded by Michael and Kristie Bailey. Since establishing Fireside Financial, Michael Bailey has been responsible for the placement of approximately $1 billion in real estate transactions.
“Co-founded in 2008 by Michael and Kristie Bailey.”
Michael and Kristie Bailey found Fireside in Edwardsville, Illinois, and launch its first fund, Fireside Real Estate Partners.
Fireside and Gannon Realty Group acquire the 284-unit Charter Place Apartments in Creve Coeur for $22 million.
Fireside Real Estate Partners II launches with a $100 million equity target.
Fireside adds a 192-unit Chesterfield apartment community and an 800-unit self-storage portfolio in Bourbonnais, Illinois.
A $58 million acquisition adds 1,056 apartment units in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.
Fund III launches with a $500 million target; Fireside acquires office and multifamily assets across St. Louis.
Construction begins on 153 apartments and 18,000 SF of retail in Edwardsville.
Fireside Real Estate Partners IV targets $300 million for value-add Midwest real estate.
Fireside begins building its net-lease portfolio and invests in Steelcote Square with Pier Property Group.
A $60 million Midtown St. Louis development with 196 apartments over a ground-floor Target.
Fireside acquires 95 acres of the former Bayer campus in Creve Coeur.
The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber names Fireside its 2025 Large Business of the Year.
Schnucks breaks ground on its flagship store, and $45 million in construction financing closes.
Six values that have shaped how Fireside chooses investments, works with partners and manages every property since 2008.
Doing the work right at every stage of an investment.
Honest, transparent dealings with every partner and investor.
Disciplined use of time and capital. Every dollar matters.
For our investors, residents, tenants and communities.
Committed to each project from acquisition to exit.
A tight-knit team working toward shared goals.
Fireside focuses on opportunities in 15 primary states, and can invest outside them on a case-by-case basis.
At Fireside, we are always open to new opportunities. Our strong relationships with strategic partners throughout the country enable us to approach each new project with seasoned finesse, unparalleled expertise and superior value.