Investor profile - FL

John Bennett

John Bennett is a real estate investor and operator based in Orlando, FL. Public filings show activity across 18 properties held through 25 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include SouthState Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Interactive Mortgage.

Contact info available

John's Activity

As of December 2025, public records show approximately $5.6M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 10 mortgage filings and 18 properties held through 25 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.

Primary Geography

Orlando, FL

ZIP codes: 33316, 34240, 32223, 32226, and 32780

Most recorded activity for this investor appears in JACKSONVILLE, FORT LAUDERDALE, LAKEWOOD RANCH, PLANT, and HOMESTEAD.

Property Type Breakdown

Residential76%
Vacant6%
Multifamily6%
Other12%

Associated Entities (25)

DISNEY VACATION DEVELOPMENT INC

FL · 12 properties · 758 mortgages

Incorporated on 11/20/1990 in FL
BAY AREA TRUST LLC

FL · 303 properties · 76 mortgages

active
Incorporated on 05/05/2008 in FL
JEFLIS DEVELOPMENT LLC

FL · 7 properties · 8 mortgages

active
Incorporated on 03/09/2015 in FL

+22 more not shown

Mortgages (10)

DateAmountStatusLenderBorrowerAddress
04/22/2025$2.5MOpenSouthState BankGRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF LAKEWOOD RANCH INC5481 COMMUNICATIONS PKWY,
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240
11/20/2023$1.6MOpenSouthState BankGRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF LAKEWOOD RANCH INC5200 COMMUNICATIONS PKWY,
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240
02/21/2023$300kOpenVOTTA LISAFAMILY PROMISE OF MARTIN COUNTY INC316 SE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD,
STUART, FL 34994

+7 more not shown

Owned Properties (18)

AddressDeeded ownerStatusConsideration
5481 COMMUNICATIONS PKWY,
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF LAKEWOOD RANCH INCOwns - 8 mos$3.5M
545 S FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD,
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316 1101
MAGDY HASSANSold$650k
12205 FROSTWOOD CT,
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32223
BENNETT TRUSTOwns - 2.0 yrs$100

+15 more not shown

FAQ

What type of real estate does this investor focus on?

Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and multifamily properties across Orlando, FL.

What companies is John Bennett associated with?

John Bennett is associated with 25 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include DISNEY VACATION DEVELOPMENT INC, BAY AREA TRUST LLC, JEFLIS DEVELOPMENT LLC, GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF LAKEWOOD RANCH INC, and JOHN G SALLEY POST 43 AMERICAN LEGION INC.

How many properties are associated with this investor?

At least 18 properties are associated with John Bennett and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Bennett to the entities.

Which lenders has this investor worked with?

Recent mortgage activity references SouthState Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Interactive Mortgage, indicating a mix of lending relationships.

How recent is their activity?

Records show activity from 2015 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.

How is associated activity determined?

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