Investor Profile - CA
Alan Bien
Alan Bien is a real estate investor and operator based in San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Public filings show activity across 3 properties held through 2 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include East West Bank, SHAN CHEN, and CHIY JOHNNY CHEN.
Alan's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $3.0M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 10 mortgage filings and 3 properties held through 2 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in agricultural and residential assets recorded between 2018 and 2020.
Associated People
Primary Geography
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
ZIP codes: 94070
Most activity in SAN CARLOS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (2)
CA · 1 property · 8 mortgages
CA · 2 properties · 2 mortgages
Mortgages (10)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2020 | $80k | Open | HONG CHANG | VDG VIEW ESTATE LLC | 5 CORONADO AVE #9, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 |
| 08/28/2020 | $160k | Open | ALICE LU | VDG VIEW ESTATE LLC | 5 CORONADO AVE #9, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 |
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Owned Properties (3)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 VISTA DEL GRANDE, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 | VISTA DEL GRANDE SAN CARLOS LLC | Owns - 2.3 yrs | $0 |
| 160 VISTA DEL GRANDE, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 | VISTA DEL GRANDE SAN CARLOS LLC | Owns - 56.4 yrs | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in agricultural, residential, and vacant properties across San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
What companies is Alan Bien associated with?
Alan Bien is associated with 2 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include VDG VIEW ESTATE LLC and VISTA DEL GRANDE SAN CARLOS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 3 properties are associated with Alan Bien and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Alan Bien to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references East West Bank, SHAN CHEN, and CHIY JOHNNY CHEN, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2018 through 2020, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2020.
How is associated activity determined?
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