Investor Profile - CA
James Chou
James Chou is a real estate investor and operator based in Los Angeles, CA. Public filings show activity across 204 properties held through 13 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Story Financial Partners, PREFERRED BANK, and First National Bank of Middle Tennessee.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $178.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 32 mortgage filings and 204 properties held through 13 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Los Angeles, CA
ZIP codes: 91754, 91801, 91776, and 00000
Most activity in MONTEREY PARK, ALHAMBRA, SAN GABRIEL, and ROSEMEAD.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (13)
CA · 13 properties · 7 mortgages
CA · 4 properties · 6 mortgages
+11 more entities not shown
Mortgages (32)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | $1.3M | Open | PREFERRED BANK | JJC HOLDINGS LLC | 419 N CHANDLER AVE #420, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 |
| 02/02/2026 | $5.6M | Open | Story Financial Partners | ARES PROPERTY INVESTMENT LLC | 188 S MONTEREY ST, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 |
+30 more not shown
Owned Properties (204)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610 S 0000TH BLVD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 00000 | GLOBAL PACIFIC SAN GABRIEL LLC | Owns - 4 mos | $9.9M |
| 621 S GLADYS AVE, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 | GLOBAL PACIFIC SAN GABRIEL LLC | Owns - 4 mos | $9.9M |
+202 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and office properties across Los Angeles, CA.
What companies is James Chou associated with?
James Chou is associated with 13 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include JJC HOLDINGS LLC, PACIFIC VILLA PLACE LLC, ARES PROPERTY INVESTMENT LLC, PACIFIC PLAZA ELITE GROUP LLC, and PACIFIC LAS TUNAS PLACE LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 204 properties are associated with James Chou and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Chou to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Story Financial Partners, PREFERRED BANK, and First National Bank of Middle Tennessee, 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 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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