Investor profile - CA
John Lee
John Lee is a real estate investor and operator based in Los Angeles, CA. Public filings show activity across 77 properties held through 82 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include US Metro Bank, Bank of Hope, and PACIFIC CITY BANK.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $189.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 150 mortgage filings and 77 properties held through 82 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Los Angeles, CA
ZIP codes: 90019, 90012, 90021, 90005, and 90014
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in LOS ANGELES, SAN JOSE, FRESNO, OAKLAND, and CAMPBELL.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (82)
CA · 5 properties · 9 mortgages
CA · 1 property · 9 mortgages
CA · 2 properties · 8 mortgages
+79 more not shown
Mortgages (150)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | $16.0M | Open | US Metro Bank | SEA PAC ENGINEERING INC | 620 S BERENDO ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 |
| 11/26/2025 | $16.0M | Open | US Metro Bank | M & L MAINTENANCE LLC | 1545 4TH AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 |
| 11/26/2025 | $16.0M | Open | US Metro Bank | M & L MAINTENANCE LLC | 1233 FEDORA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90006 |
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Owned Properties (77)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16395 BAMBOO ST, LA PUENTE, CA 91744 | TRI BRO DEVELOPMENT LLC | Owns - 5 mos | $670k |
| 35400 BOB HOPE DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 | THUNGA MARUPURU INC | Owns - 6 mos | $385k |
| 1545 4TH AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 | JOHN LEE | Owns - 8 mos | $1.4M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and office properties across Los Angeles, CA.
What companies is John Lee associated with?
John Lee is associated with 82 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CB HOME DEVELOPMENTS INC, DREAM CAMP LLC, 9ZERO4 LLC, JCM GLOBAL RE VENTURE LLC, and L J K FAMILY INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 77 properties are associated with John Lee and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Lee to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references US Metro Bank, Bank of Hope, and PACIFIC CITY BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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