Investor Profile - FL
James Kern
James Kern is a real estate investor and operator based in Jacksonville, FL. Public filings show activity across 86 properties held through 37 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Bank OZK, K HOVNANIAN AT THE RESERVE AT, and SHAWN DOYLE ETUX.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $14.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 15 mortgage filings and 86 properties held through 37 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Jacksonville, FL
ZIP codes: 32055, 32218, 32966, 32169, and 32168
Most activity in JACKSONVILLE, LAKE, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, VERO BEACH, and MIAMI.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (37)
FL · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
FL · 2 properties · 2 mortgages
+35 more entities not shown
Mortgages (15)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2025 | $1.2M | Open | K HOVNANIAN AT THE RESERVE AT | KWD 43 INVESTMENTS LLC | 2275 ESLINGER RD, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168 |
| 12/28/2021 | $4.3M | Closed | CLEARLOANS | GO LIFE HOLDING LLC | 1155 94TH AVE SW, VERO BEACH, FL 32968 |
+13 more not shown
Owned Properties (86)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7812 PALM PKWY, ORLANDO, FL 32836 | FLEX COLLECTION LLC | Sold | $0 |
| 29 W 10TH ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206 | DOUGLAS KERN | Owns - 21 mos | $525k |
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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 James Kern associated with?
James Kern is associated with 37 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CHAPPELL SCHOOLS LLC, OSLO INVESTMENTS LLC, 305 NSB INVESTMENT LLC, PK FOREST INVESTMENTS LLC, and OKEECHOBEE PARTNERS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 86 properties are associated with James Kern and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Kern to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Bank OZK, K HOVNANIAN AT THE RESERVE AT, and SHAWN DOYLE ETUX, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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