Investor Profile - FL
Benjamin Gelston
Benjamin Gelston is a real estate investor and operator based in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Public filings show activity across 145 properties held through 20 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Republic Bank & Trust Company, BayFirst, and Conquest Funds.
Benjamin's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $64.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 44 mortgage filings and 145 properties held through 20 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
ZIP codes: 33704, 33701, 33703, 33705, and 33713
Most activity in SAINT PETERSBURG, TAMPA, and CLEARWATER BEACH.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (20)
FL · 18 properties · 21 mortgages
FL · 1 property · 9 mortgages
+18 more entities not shown
Mortgages (44)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | $5.0M | Open | SouthState Bank | CANOPY BUILDERS LLC | 3035 11TH ST N, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33704 |
| 03/13/2026 | $575k | Open | FROM G CAPITAL | CANOPY SKYWAY LLC | 5318 7TH AVE N, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710 |
+42 more not shown
Owned Properties (145)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 11TH AVE N, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701 | CANOPY BUILDERS LLC | Owns - 1 mo | $300k |
| 145 36TH AVE NE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33704 | CANOPY BUILDERS LLC | Owns - 1 mo | $346k |
+143 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL.
What companies is Benjamin Gelston associated with?
Benjamin Gelston is associated with 20 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CANOPY BUILDERS LLC, ASBURY ESTATES LLC, CANOPY SKYWAY LLC, 11 & 11 OWNER LLC, and CANOPY FUND 1 LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 145 properties are associated with Benjamin Gelston and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Benjamin Gelston to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Republic Bank & Trust Company, BayFirst, and Conquest Funds, 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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