Standard Real Estate Investments and Belay Investment Group Expand Strategic Partnership With $50 Million Re-Up Targeting Midwest Value-add Multifamily Investments

Standard Real Estate Investments and Belay Investment Group Expand Strategic Partnership With $50 Million Re-Up Targeting Midwest Value-add Multifamily Investments

LOS ANGELES (April 7, 2026) - Standard Real Estate Investments, LP (Standard), a national real estate firm with offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C, has expanded its strategic partnership with Belay Investment Group (Belay), an institutional investment management firm focused on investing in small cap real estate at scale. The venture will target middle-market value-add multifamily investment opportunities in the Midwest with a commitment of $50 million through a programmatic joint venture.

"Belay has a proven track record of success and the firm's thoughtful approach to investments that can affect positive change in communities nationwide aligns perfectly with our investment philosophy," said Robert Jue, CEO of Standard. "Our ability to invest in, and manage, multifamily communities is an excellent complement to Belay's long-standing expertise and we are thrilled to expand our partnership."

To mark the beginning of the partnership, Standard has completed the acquisition of Martins Point, a 256-unit garden style apartment community in Lombard, IL. Situated in the heart of DuPage County at 2101 S. Finley Rd., the property's location provides access to highly rated school districts and premier green spaces while offering convenient connectivity to downtown Chicago as well as the city's northern and southern suburbs.

"Following the successful execution of multifamily development projects in Indianapolis and Brooklyn alongside our valued partners at Standard, Belay is glad to embark upon the next chapter in our strategic relationship. We believe Martin's Point represents an ideal fit to seed our new Midwest-focused value-add multifamily investment program given its prime location, strong in-place occupancy, accretive financing, and solid fundamentals" said Eliza Bailey, Co-Founder, CEO & CIO of Belay Investment Group.

Built in 1989, Martin's Point is located south of Butterfield Road and less than a mile from the I-88/I-355 interchange providing connectivity to Chicagoland's main east-west corridor, and the vibrant retail, dining and entertainment options of Yorktown Center and the Oak Brook Mall. Residents also have convenient commuter connectivity to downtown Chicago via the nearby Lombard Metra train station, just a seven-minute drive from the community. Located in the prestigious Glenbard North school district, Martin's point is also proximate to 450 acres of parks and green spaces including the internationally recognized Morton Arboretum 16 miles of hiking and biking trails, and an array of family-friendly events and festivals.

The Martin's Point property spans 13 acres and features 17 buildings, a clubhouse and a maintenance shop. Floorplans include a mix of one- and two-bedroom configurations with private patios. The pet-friendly community also includes a resort-style outdoor pool and sundeck; an al fresco grilling center with a covered dining area; a clubhouse with co-working lounge; a fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment; and a game room.

Planned renovations include enhancements to residences and common areas.

This is Standard's third significant multifamily investment in suburban Chicago bringing the firm's holdings in the area to 1,092 units.

About Standard Real Estate Investments
Standard Real Estate Investments (Standard) is a diversified middle market investment manager. The company operates across property sectors in markets throughout the United States with a current focus on the development of industrial facilities and the acquisition of multifamily communities. The firm maintains offices in Los Angeles, California and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.standardrei.com.

About Belay Investment Group
Belay Investment Group, LLC is an institutional real estate investment management firm that is at the forefront of providing scalable access to small-scale real estate. The Firm does this through programmatic partnerships with locally entrenched and specialized operators with exclusive deal flow and "on-the-ground" market insights throughout the US. Belay pursues investment opportunities across the risk spectrum, property types, and geographies, including both debt and equity, offering its clients unique access to these alpha generating real estate opportunities. Visit www.belayinvestmentgroup.com for more information.

About Belay Investment Group, LLC

Belay Investment Group, LLC is an institutional investment management firm that specializes in granular small to middle market real estate opportunities through the establishment of programmatic partnerships with high-caliber local and specialized operating partners. The firm pursues equity and debt opportunities across the risk spectrum, property types, and geographies, offering its clients scalability and customization. Visit https://www.belayinvestmentgroup.com for more information.