Investor Profile - FL
Darren Chen
Darren Chen is a real estate investor and operator based in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Public filings show activity across 75 properties held through 6 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Goldman Sachs, US Bank, and AmWest Funding.
Darren's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $379.0M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 36 mortgage filings and 75 properties held through 6 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2020 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
ZIP codes: 34668, 34608, 33884, 34691, and 33619
Most activity in SPRING HILL, PORT RICHEY, TAMPA, HOLIDAY, and WINTER HAVEN.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (6)
FL · 777 properties · 21 mortgages
FL · 402 properties · 12 mortgages
+4 more entities not shown
Mortgages (36)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2023 | $178.5M | Closed | US Bank | DIVVY HOMES WAREHOUSE A LLC | 5041 FITCHBURG DR, HOLIDAY, FL 34690 |
| 08/01/2023 | $178.5M | Closed | US Bank | MASON STREET MORTGAGE HOLDINGS LLC | 201 BUCKINGHAM AVE W, OLDSMAR, FL 34677 |
+34 more not shown
Owned Properties (75)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 RUDY ST, AUBURNDALE, FL 33823 | NATHAN BALLINGER | Owns - 3.9 yrs | $315k |
| 914 LOCKBREEZE DR, DAVENPORT, FL 33897 | DIVVY HOMES WAREHOUSE A LLC | Owns - 3.9 yrs | $430k |
+73 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL.
What companies is Darren Chen associated with?
Darren Chen is associated with 6 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include LARKIN STREET HOMES LLC, DIVVY HOMES WAREHOUSE A LLC, SOHO FAMILY LLC, DIVVY HOMES WAREHOUSE LLC, and GINSUI INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 75 properties are associated with Darren Chen and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Darren Chen to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Goldman Sachs, US Bank, and AmWest Funding, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2020 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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