Investor Profile - CA
Carl Best
Carl Best is a real estate investor and operator based in San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Public filings show activity across 39 properties held through 17 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Fortress Investment Group, Exchange Bank, and Umpqua Bank.
Carl's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $48.0M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 11 mortgage filings and 39 properties held through 17 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
ZIP codes: 94559, 95603, 92277, 95340, and 95437
Most activity in NAPA, AUBURN, MERCED, FORT BRAGG, and MCKINLEYVILLE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (17)
CA · 1 property · 2 mortgages
CA · 1 property · 1 mortgage
+15 more entities not shown
Mortgages (11)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | $25.0M | Open | Fortress Investment Group | IMOLA CABOT PARTNERS LLC | 1621 W IMOLA AVE, NAPA, CA 94559 |
| 05/19/2025 | $4.2M | Open | Exchange Bank | KING CITY GOBDG LLC | 1015 BROADWAY ST, KING, CA 93930 |
+9 more not shown
Owned Properties (39)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 S FRANKLIN ST, FORT BRAGG, CA 95437 | FORT BRAGG GOBDG LLC | Owns - 14 mos | $1.0M |
| 851 S FRANKLIN ST, FORT BRAGG, CA 95437 | FORT BRAGG GOBDG LLC | Owns - 14 mos | $1.0M |
+37 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial, vacant, and residential properties across San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
What companies is Carl Best associated with?
Carl Best is associated with 17 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include UKIAH APB LLC, 29 PALMS CENTER LLC, SCHOOL STREET PLAZA LLC, PATTERSON CENTER LLC, and IMOLA CABOT PARTNERS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 39 properties are associated with Carl Best and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Carl Best to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Fortress Investment Group, Exchange Bank, and Umpqua Bank, 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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