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 16 properties held through 18 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include BayFirst, First Boston Capital Partners, and Republic Bank & Trust Company.
Benjamin's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $38.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 40 mortgage filings and 16 properties held through 18 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
ZIP codes: 33704, 33703, 33701, 33705, and 33710
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in SAINT PETERSBURG.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (18)
FL · 14 properties · 20 mortgages
FL · 2 properties · 9 mortgages
FL · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (40)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | $800k | Open | First Boston Capital Partners | CANOPY BUILDERS LLC | 1901 10TH ST N, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33704 |
| 10/28/2025 | $1.3M | Open | First Boston Capital Partners | CANOPY BUILDERS LLC | 345 11TH AVE NE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701 |
| 10/24/2025 | $700k | Open | First Boston Capital Partners | CANOPY BUILDERS LLC | 465 48TH AVE N, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33703 |
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Owned Properties (16)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 345 11TH AVE NE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701 | CANOPY BUILDERS LLC | Owns - 4 mos | $748k |
| 1901 10TH ST N, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33704 | CANOPY BUILDERS LLC | Owns - 9 mos | $500k |
| 246 23RD AVE SE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33705 | CANOPY BUILDERS LLC | Owns - 11 mos | $506k |
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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 18 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CANOPY BUILDERS LLC, ASBURY ESTATES LLC, CANOPY SKYWAY LLC, HEATHCOTE PROPERTIES LLC, and 11 AND 11 OWNER LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 16 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 BayFirst, First Boston Capital Partners, and Republic Bank & Trust Company, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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