Investor Profile - CA
Brian Smith
Brian Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in San Diego, CA. Public filings show activity across 42 properties held through 25 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Citizens Bank, AXA EQUITABEL LIFE INSURANCE, and CIVIC Financial Services.
Brian's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $1.6B in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 18 mortgage filings and 42 properties held through 25 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2016 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
San Diego, CA
ZIP codes: 92122, 92548, 94110, 95811, and 92037
Most activity in SAN DIEGO, HOMELAND, SAN FRANCISCO, SACRAMENTO, and LA JOLLA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (25)
CA · 22 properties · 7 mortgages
CA · 1 property · 6 mortgages
+23 more entities not shown
Mortgages (18)
Top Lenders
$1.5B · 3 loans
$114.4M · 1 loan
$3.1M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2025 | $486.5M | Open | Citizens Bank | IQHQ AVENTINE HOTEL LLC | 3777 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 |
| 01/31/2025 | $486.5M | Open | Citizens Bank | IQHQ AVENTINE EAST LP | 8960 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN #90, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 |
+16 more not shown
Owned Properties (42)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30440 NORDEN DR, HOMELAND, CA 92548 | BRIAN SMITH DEVELOPMENT INC | Owns - 6 mos | $173k |
| 78295 CLOUD VIEW WAY, LA QUINTA, CA 92253 | 78295 CLOUD VIEW WAY LLC | Owns - 13 mos | $398k |
+40 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and vacant properties across San Diego, CA.
What companies is Brian Smith associated with?
Brian Smith is associated with 25 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BELLEGRAVE SELF STORAGE LLC, NEW SEASONS LLC, SOCAL INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, SNP PROPERTIES LLC, and 590 LENNON LANE LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 42 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 Citizens Bank, AXA EQUITABEL LIFE INSURANCE, and CIVIC Financial Services, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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