Investor Profile - FL
Mark Kara
Mark Kara is a real estate investor and operator based in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Public filings show activity across 54 properties held through 29 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include BankFlorida, Centennial Bank, and THOMAS T FOLMAR REVOCABLE TRUS.
Mark's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $28.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 26 mortgage filings and 54 properties held through 29 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in industrial and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
ZIP codes: 34242, 33619, 33584, 33592, and 33614
Most activity in TAMPA, SARASOTA, SEFFNER, THONOTOSASSA, and LONGBOAT KEY.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (29)
FL · 2 properties · 2 mortgages
FL · 1 property · 2 mortgages
+27 more entities not shown
Mortgages (26)
Top Lenders
$11.4M · 8 loans
$6.4M · 7 loans
$4.0M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | $2.0M | Open | MAGGARD DALE | AMERICAN XVII LLC | 1211 STICKNEY POINT RD, SARASOTA, FL 34242 |
| 05/07/2025 | $1.1M | Open | BankFlorida | AMERICAN XXVII LLC | 4901 CAUSEWAY BLVD, TAMPA, FL 33619 |
+24 more not shown
Owned Properties (54)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5212 OCEAN BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34242 | AMERICAN XXX LLC | Owns - 13 mos | $3.7M |
| 1211 STICKNEY POINT RD, SARASOTA, FL 34242 | AMERICAN XVII LLC | Owns - 19 mos | $10.0M |
+52 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in industrial, vacant, and residential properties across Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL.
What companies is Mark Kara associated with?
Mark Kara is associated with 29 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include AMERICAN XVII LLC, AMERICAN V LLC, AMERICAN XIV LLC, AMERICAN IV LLC, and AMERICAN XV LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 54 properties are associated with Mark Kara and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Mark Kara to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references BankFlorida, Centennial Bank, and THOMAS T FOLMAR REVOCABLE TRUS, 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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