Investor profile - FL
John Watkins
John Watkins is a real estate investor and operator based in Orlando, FL. Public filings show activity across 17 properties held through 27 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include KEMBA Financial Credit Union, Farm Credit of Central Florida, and Centennial Bank.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $12.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 20 mortgage filings and 17 properties held through 27 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2010 and 2024.
Primary Geography
Orlando, FL
ZIP codes: 33801, 33803, 33881, 32726, and 32801
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in LAKELAND, WINTER HAVEN, TARPON SPRINGS, ORLANDO, and AUBURNDALE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (27)
FL · 12 properties · 758 mortgages
FL · 2,359 properties · 26 mortgages
FL · 2 properties · 11 mortgages
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Mortgages (20)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2022 | $230k | Open | The First National Bank of Ottawa | LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MINISTRIES INC | 1230 GRAY CT, EUSTIS, FL 32726 |
| 05/11/2022 | $546k | Closed | ESPINO CONSTRUCTION | ALICO COMMERCE COURT 1800 LLC | 17000 ALICO COMMERCE CT, FORT MYERS, FL 33967 |
| 01/05/2022 | $3.0M | Open | KEMBA Financial Credit Union | CRDV WEST TAMPA LLC | 2128 W MAIN ST, TAMPA, FL 33607 |
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Owned Properties (17)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1230 GRAY CT, EUSTIS, FL 32726 | LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MINISTRIES INC | Sold | $412k |
| 17000 ALICO COMMERCE CT, FORT MYERS, FL 33967 | ALICO COMMERCE COURT 1800 LLC | Sold | $700k |
| 121 E TARPON AVE, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689 | CRDV TARPON SPRINGS LLC | Owns - 4.1 yrs | $800k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and industrial properties across Orlando, FL.
What companies is John Watkins associated with?
John Watkins is associated with 27 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include DISNEY VACATION DEVELOPMENT INC, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP, VALHALLA MANNI TRUST LLC, JOHN WATKINS LLC, and CRDV WEST TAMPA LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 17 properties are associated with John Watkins and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Watkins to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references KEMBA Financial Credit Union, Farm Credit of Central Florida, and Centennial Bank, 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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