Investor profile - FL

John James

John James is a real estate investor and operator based in Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL. Public filings show activity across 19 properties held through 16 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Valley Bank, WILLIAM D MCKNIGHT REVOCABLE TRUST, and AUTOMATED PETROLEUM AND ENERGENCY.

Contact info available

John's Activity

As of December 2025, public records show approximately $2.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 7 mortgage filings and 19 properties held through 16 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2014 and 2025.

Primary Geography

Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL

ZIP codes: 33534, 33069, 33130, 32210, and 32806

Most recorded activity for this investor appears in GIBSONTON, POMPANO BEACH, ORLANDO, MIAMI, and LUTZ.

Property Type Breakdown

Residential89%
Multifamily6%
Commercial6%

Associated Entities (16)

SOUTH BEND FUELS LLC

FL · 1 property · 2 mortgages

active
Incorporated on 03/04/2014 in FL
SFMB GULFPORT PROPERTY LLC

FL · 1 property · 2 mortgages

active
Incorporated on 09/25/2019 in FL
JSZ LLC

FL · 1 property · 1 mortgage

inactive
Incorporated on 04/05/2004 in FL

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Mortgages (7)

Top Lenders

Valley Bank
Valley Bank

$1.0M · 1 loan

WILLIAM D MCKNIGHT REVOCABLE TRUST
WILLIAM D MCKNIGHT REVOCABLE TRUST

$720k · 1 loan

AUTOMATED PETROLEUM AND ENERGENCY
AUTOMATED PETROLEUM AND ENERGENCY

$600k · 1 loan

DateAmountStatusLenderBorrowerAddress
05/23/2022$1.0MOpenValley BankSFMB GULFPORT PROPERTY LLC3128 BEACH BLVD S,
GULFPORT, FL 33707
12/13/2019$1.2MClosedKAVICHSFMB GULFPORT PROPERTY LLC3128 BEACH BLVD S,
GULFPORT, FL 33707
07/18/2019$283kOpenAthas Capital GroupJSZ LLC10006 HALESIA WOODS DR,
ORLANDO, FL 32832

+4 more not shown

Owned Properties (19)

AddressDeeded ownerStatusConsideration
492 CRYSTAL DR,
MADEIRA BEACH, FL 33708
JOHN JAMESOwns - 21 mos$1.1M
2900 NW 9TH ST,
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
JOHN JAMESOwns - 2.2 yrs$10
90 SW 3RD ST,
MIAMI, FL 33130 4209
MICHEL HANNASold$565k

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FAQ

What type of real estate does this investor focus on?

Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and commercial properties across Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL.

What companies is John James associated with?

John James is associated with 16 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include SOUTH BEND FUELS LLC, SFMB GULFPORT PROPERTY LLC, JSZ LLC, OPERATION JABEZ MINISTRIES INC, and JCK MALABAR LLC.

How many properties are associated with this investor?

At least 19 properties are associated with John James and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John James to the entities.

Which lenders has this investor worked with?

Recent mortgage activity references Valley Bank, WILLIAM D MCKNIGHT REVOCABLE TRUST, and AUTOMATED PETROLEUM AND ENERGENCY, indicating a mix of lending relationships.

How recent is their activity?

Records show activity from 2014 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.

How is associated activity determined?

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