Investor profile - FL
William Sauls
William Sauls is a real estate investor and operator based in Pensacola, FL. Public filings show activity across 5 properties held through 12 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Truist Bank.
William's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $70.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 11 mortgage filings and 5 properties held through 12 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and vacant assets recorded between 2017 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Pensacola, FL
ZIP codes: 32547, 32505, 32536, and 32548
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in FORT WALTON BEACH, PENSACOLA, and CRESTVIEW.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (12)
FL · 1 property · 3 mortgages
FL · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
FL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
+9 more not shown
Mortgages (11)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2023 | $4.0M | Open | Truist Bank | STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE CFW LLC | 657 BEAL PKWY NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547 |
| 01/19/2023 | $4.0M | Open | Truist Bank | STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE NEXT LLC | 5650 PENSACOLA BLVD, PENSACOLA, FL 32505 |
| 01/19/2023 | $4.0M | Open | Truist Bank | STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE NEXT LLC | 5600 PENSACOLA BLVD, PENSACOLA, FL 32505 |
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Owned Properties (5)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 BEAL PKWY NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547 | STEP ONE INVESTMENTS LLC | Owns - 4.3 yrs | $1.8M |
| 4060 S FERDON BLVD, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536 | STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE FD CW LLC | Owns - 6.7 yrs | $5.9M |
| 161 W AIRPORT BLVD, PENSACOLA, FL 32505 | STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE BGC PN LLC | Owns - 7.2 yrs | $8.3M |
+2 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial and vacant properties across Pensacola, FL.
What companies is William Sauls associated with?
William Sauls is associated with 12 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE BGC PN LLC, STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE NEXT LLC, STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE CFW LLC, STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE CC LLC, and STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE FD CW LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 5 properties are associated with William Sauls and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting William Sauls to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Truist Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2017 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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