Investor profile - FL

Frances Hughes

Frances Hughes is a real estate investor and operator based in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Public filings show activity across 912 properties held through 13 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Purpose Built Investments, GENESIS CAPITAL MASTER FUND II, and PBI INVESTMENT FUND.

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Frances's Activity

As of December 2025, public records show approximately $75.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 1,556 mortgage filings and 912 properties held through 13 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2013 and 2025.

Primary Geography

Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

ZIP codes: 33604, 33147, 33150, 33611, and 33612

Most recorded activity for this investor appears in TAMPA, MIAMI, SAINT PETERSBURG, HOMESTEAD, and WINTER HAVEN.

Property Type Breakdown

Residential89%
Vacant4%
Misc3%
Other3%

Associated Entities (13)

SOUTHEAST PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS LLC

FL · 215 properties · 1,379 mortgages

Incorporated on 10/14/2013 in FL
DISTRESSED SOLUTIONS LLC

FL · 26 properties · 159 mortgages

Incorporated on 05/12/2017 in FL
DISTRESSED ASSET BUYERS LLC

FL · 29 properties · 113 mortgages

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Incorporated on 02/22/2013 in FL

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Mortgages (1,556)

Top Lenders

Purpose Built Investments
Purpose Built Investments

$9.1M · 121 loans

GENESIS CAPITAL MASTER FUND II
GENESIS CAPITAL MASTER FUND II

$7.4M · 37 loans

PBI INVESTMENT FUND
PBI INVESTMENT FUND

$5.4M · 65 loans

DateAmountStatusLenderBorrowerAddress
06/16/2025$55kClosedCAMSON CROWN CAPITALSOUTHEAST PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS LLC5600 9TH AVE N,
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
06/06/2025$65kClosedTWENTY SEVEN PROPERTIESSOUTHEAST PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS LLC5600 9TH AVE N,
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
05/13/2025$75kOpenBay Area Lending Services, LLCDISTRESSED SOLUTIONS LLC205 E CARTER ST,
BUNNELL, FL 32110

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Owned Properties (912)

AddressDeeded ownerStatusConsideration
7522 NEEDLE LEAF PL,
TAMPA, FL 33617 28
SOUTHEAST PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS LLCSold$37k
5600 9TH AVE N,
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
SOUTHEAST PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS LLCOwns - 12 mos$10
5531 49TH AVE N,
KENNETH, FL 33709
SOUTHEAST PROPERTY ACQUISTIONS LLCSold$200k

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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 misc properties across Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL.

What companies is Frances Hughes associated with?

Frances Hughes is associated with 13 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include SOUTHEAST PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS LLC, DISTRESSED SOLUTIONS LLC, DISTRESSED ASSET BUYERS LLC, WEST FLORIDA WHOLESALE PROPERTIES IV LLC, and SPA 2 LLC.

How many properties are associated with this investor?

At least 912 properties are associated with Frances Hughes and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Frances Hughes to the entities.

Which lenders has this investor worked with?

Recent mortgage activity references Purpose Built Investments, GENESIS CAPITAL MASTER FUND II, and PBI INVESTMENT FUND, indicating a mix of lending relationships.

How recent is their activity?

Records show activity from 2013 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.

How is associated activity determined?

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