Investor profile - CA
Ken Lai
Ken Lai is a real estate investor and operator based in Los Angeles, CA. Public filings show activity across 4 properties held through 9 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include BMO Bank N.A., FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK, and LAND BANK OF TAIWAN.
Ken's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $17.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 15 mortgage filings and 4 properties held through 9 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in multifamily assets recorded between 2011 and 2023.
Primary Geography
Los Angeles, CA
ZIP codes: 91731, 91767, 91776, and 91780
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in EL MONTE, POMONA, SAN GABRIEL, and TEMPLE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (9)
CA · 0 properties · 5 mortgages
CA · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
CA · 1 property · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (15)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2023 | $4.0M | Open | FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK | TAIKING LLC | 9010 GARVEY AVE, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 DE |
| 09/17/2021 | $700k | Open | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | YANLAI LLC | 11233 LOWER AZUSA RD, EL MONTE, CA 91731 |
| 08/13/2019 | $1.5M | Closed | BMO Bank N.A. | TAIKING LLC | 9010 GARVEY AVE, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 DE |
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Owned Properties (4)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5928 CAMELLIA AVE, TEMPLE, CA 91780 | MORE BETTER LLC | Owns - 11.9 yrs | $0 |
| 724 E ANGELENO AVE, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 | DAVID LAI LLC | Owns - 12.4 yrs | $950k |
| 1145 E PASADENA ST, POMONA, CA 91767 | NORMANLAI LLC | Sold | $825k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in multifamily properties across Los Angeles, CA.
What companies is Ken Lai associated with?
Ken Lai is associated with 9 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include TAIKING LLC, NANCYLAI LLC, DAVID LAI LLC, TAIGOD 3 LLC, and YANLAI LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 4 properties are associated with Ken Lai and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Ken Lai to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references BMO Bank N.A., FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK, and LAND BANK OF TAIWAN, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2023, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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