Investor profile - AZ
Brian Smith
Brian Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Phoenix, AZ. Public filings show activity across 55 properties held through 74 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Alter Domus and Northern Trust.
Brian's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $1.0B in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 69 mortgage filings and 55 properties held through 74 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and industrial assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Phoenix, AZ
ZIP codes: 85281, 85338, 85040, 85051, and 85138
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in PHOENIX, TEMPE, SCOTTSDALE, MESA, and GILBERT.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (74)
AZ · 0 properties · 10 mortgages
AZ · 0 properties · 7 mortgages
AZ · 0 properties · 6 mortgages
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Mortgages (69)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | $2.8M | Open | Zions Bancorporation | SBA MANAGEMENT LLC | 1401 S PANTANO RD, TUCSON, AZ 85710 |
| 06/02/2025 | $540k | Open | Fisher National Bank | SMITH HAPPENS LLC | 7720 E HEATHERBRAE AVE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 2 |
| 02/26/2025 | $851k | Closed | Bench Equity | REDEKA VENTURES LLC | 6936 E FRIESS DR, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 |
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Owned Properties (55)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7720 E HEATHERBRAE AVE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 2 | SMITH HAPPENS LLC | Owns - 7 mos | $505k |
| 1414 E NOLAN PL, CHANDLER, AZ 85249 | MELANIE SMITH | Owns - 7 mos | $843k |
| 16738 E LONE MOUNTAIN RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85262 | RON GOTTSPONER | Owns - 7 mos | $759k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, industrial, and office properties across Phoenix, AZ.
What companies is Brian Smith associated with?
Brian Smith is associated with 74 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include PHOENIX NEWSPAPERS INC, SCOTTSDALE & HANCOCK LLC, GILBERT PROJECT LLC, BCAM LLC, and REDEKA VENTURES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 55 properties are associated with Brian Smith and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Brian Smith to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Alter Domus and Northern Trust, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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