Investor profile - FL
James Paytas
James Paytas is a real estate investor and operator based in Orlando, FL. Public filings show activity across 100 properties held through 11 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include THE MICHELE GAFFKA REVOCABLE LIVING TRUS, REUNION BANK OF FLORIDA, and MICHELE GAFFKA REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $385.0M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 305 mortgage filings and 100 properties held through 11 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Orlando, FL
ZIP codes: 32168, 32137, 32724, 32174, and 32127
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in NEW SMYRNA BEACH, PALM COAST, DELAND, PORT ORANGE, and ORMOND BEACH.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (11)
FL · 96 properties · 287 mortgages
FL · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
FL · 1 property · 3 mortgages
+8 more not shown
Mortgages (305)
Top Lenders
$172.2M · 64 loans
$57.2M · 39 loans
$22.0M · 12 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2025 | $300k | Closed | ARTHUR E DECK AND BARBARA A DE | PAYTAS HOMES INC | 1676 LAKE RESERVE DR, DELAND, FL 32724 |
| 01/03/2025 | $1.4M | Open | Intracoastal Bank | PAYLIN TYMBER 1 AND 2 LLC | 475 N TYMBER CREEK RD, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174 |
| 07/29/2024 | $1.3M | Open | MICHELE GAFFKA REVOCABLE LIVIN | VIC RESERVE HOLDINGS LLC | - |
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Owned Properties (100)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475 N TYMBER CREEK RD, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174 | PAYLIN TYMBER 1 AND 2 LLC | Owns - 12 mos | $0 |
| 1676 LAKE RESERVE DR, DELAND, FL 32724 | PAYTAS HOMES INC | Owns - 17 mos | $263k |
| 1628 LAKE RESERVE DR, DELAND, FL 32724 | PAYTAS HOMES INC | Owns - 2.4 yrs | $1.3M |
+97 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Orlando, FL.
What companies is James Paytas associated with?
James Paytas is associated with 11 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include PAYTAS HOMES INC, JP TIMBER LAKES LLC, JP FOX CREEK LLC, PORTOFINO II VB LLC, and AMAYA OF VOLUSIA LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 100 properties are associated with James Paytas and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Paytas to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references THE MICHELE GAFFKA REVOCABLE LIVING TRUS, REUNION BANK OF FLORIDA, and MICHELE GAFFKA REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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