Investor Profile - IL
James Cochran
James Cochran is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 35 properties held through 17 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First Business Bank, THE PEOPLES BANK OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, and Old National Bank.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $980k in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 6 mortgage filings and 35 properties held through 17 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60004, 60005, 60074, 60201, and 60203
Most activity in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, EVANSTON, and PALATINE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (17)
IL · 18 properties · 3 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
+15 more entities not shown
Mortgages (6)
Top Lenders
$594k · 1 loan
$386k · 1 loan
$0 · 0 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2022 | $594k | Open | First Business Bank | VALLEY VIEW COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LLC | - |
| 04/24/2018 | $250k | Closed | Old National Bank | JKJ PROPERTIES LLC PROPERTY 8 | 1176 N BEVERLY LN, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004 |
+4 more not shown
Owned Properties (35)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1519 N FERNANDEZ PL, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004 | CUSTOM CRAFT PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 3 mos | $360k |
| 1609 N WALNUT AVE, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004 | CUSTOM CRAFT PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 11 mos | $363k |
+33 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is James Cochran associated with?
James Cochran is associated with 17 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include JKJ PROPERTIES LLC, JKJ PROPERTIES LLC PROPERTY 8, VALLEY VIEW COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LLC, JKJ PROPERTIES LLC PROPERTY 7, and JRC DESIGN BUILD INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 35 properties are associated with James Cochran and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Cochran to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references First Business Bank, THE PEOPLES BANK OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, and Old National Bank, 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 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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