Investor profile - FL
Duane Romanello
Duane Romanello is a real estate investor and operator based in Jacksonville, FL. Public filings show activity across 65 properties held through 30 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include SJ INVESTMENTS OF JACKSONVILLE, WILLIAM MARC HARDESTY, and DHC Private Lending LLC.
Duane's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $18.2M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 108 mortgage filings and 65 properties held through 30 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Jacksonville, FL
ZIP codes: 32219, 32218, 32034, 32210, and 32205
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in JACKSONVILLE, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE, GAINESVILLE, and ORANGE PARK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (30)
FL · 14 properties · 138 mortgages
FL · 45 properties · 60 mortgages
FL · 0 properties · 46 mortgages
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Mortgages (108)
Top Lenders
$2.8M · 3 loans
$1.5M · 2 loans
$1.0M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | $59k | Open | CECIL SHERWOOD POWELL JR | MARFIELD LLC | - |
| 07/31/2025 | $125k | Open | GENE TORRENCE | ESQUIRE TRUSTEE SERVICE LLC | 12015 COBBLEWOOD LN N, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225 |
| 06/05/2025 | $176k | Open | GREGORY COHEN | ESQUIRE TRUSTEE SERVICE LLC | 445 PONCE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 |
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Owned Properties (65)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12015 COBBLEWOOD LN N, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225 | 12015 COBBLEWOOD LN N LAND TRUST | Owns - 5 mos | $100k |
| 0 NEW KINGS RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32219 | J & Y GONZALEZ TRUCKING LLC | Sold | $200k |
| 355 E 48TH ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32208 | ESQUIRE TRUSTEE SERVICE LLC A FLORIDA LLC AS TRUSTEE OF THE 355 E 48TH STREET LAND TRUST DATED DECEMBER 3 2024 | Owns - 13 mos | $10 |
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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 commercial properties across Jacksonville, FL.
What companies is Duane Romanello associated with?
Duane Romanello is associated with 30 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include TRITON HOMES INC, ESQUIRE TRUSTEE SERVICE LLC, FGC INC, PMP ASSET LLC, and SCARECROW INVESTMENT GROUP LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 65 properties are associated with Duane Romanello and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Duane Romanello to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references SJ INVESTMENTS OF JACKSONVILLE, WILLIAM MARC HARDESTY, and DHC Private Lending LLC, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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