Investor profile - FL
John Lawless
John Lawless is a real estate investor and operator based in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Public filings show activity across 31 properties held through 11 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include City National Bank, SOUTHERN MORTGAGE CAPITAL TRUST, and FBC MORTGAGE.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $566k in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 3 mortgage filings and 31 properties held through 11 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2010 and 2024.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
ZIP codes: 33578, 33547, 33565, 33566, and 33594
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in TAMPA, PLANT, RIVERVIEW, VALRICO, and SAINT PETERSBURG.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (11)
FL · 242 properties · 511 mortgages
FL · 58 properties · 90 mortgages
FL · 41 properties · 1 mortgage
+8 more not shown
Mortgages (3)
Top Lenders
$306k · 1 loan
$150k · 1 loan
$111k · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2022 | $306k | Open | City National Bank | AN ILLINOIS LLC | 3014 W ABDELLA ST, TAMPA, FL 33607 |
| 10/06/2014 | $150k | Open | SOUTHERN MORTGAGE CAPITAL TRUST | KATCO CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT INC | - |
| 02/22/2013 | $111k | Open | FBC MORTGAGE | J & R PROPERTIES OF BRANDON INC | 15705 CARLTON LAKE RD, WIMAUMA, FL 33598 |
+0 more not shown
Owned Properties (31)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8302 FANTASIA PARK WAY, RIVERVIEW, FL 33578 | THOMAS JOHNS | Sold | $118k |
| 8428 FANTASIA PARK WAY, RIVERVIEW, FL 33578 | TNR LLC | Sold | $129k |
| 3014 W ABDELLA ST, TAMPA, FL 33607 | ELSTON GROUP LLC | Owns - 3.6 yrs | $565k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and multifamily properties across Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL.
What companies is John Lawless associated with?
John Lawless is associated with 11 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include LTD FAMILY TRUST LLC, HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS LLC, J & R PROPERTIES OF BRANDON INC, KATCO CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT INC, and AN ILLINOIS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 31 properties are associated with John Lawless and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Lawless to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references City National Bank, SOUTHERN MORTGAGE CAPITAL TRUST, and FBC MORTGAGE, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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