Investor Profile - IL
James Smith
James Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 359 properties held through 47 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Provide, Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass, and Wheaton Bank & Trust Company, N.A..
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $22.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 41 mortgage filings and 359 properties held through 47 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60628, 60644, 60002, 60411, and 60617
Most activity in CHICAGO, ANTIOCH, PALATINE, LA GRANGE, and BROOKPORT.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (47)
IL · 71 properties · 27 mortgages
IL · 59 properties · 13 mortgages
+45 more entities not shown
Mortgages (41)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | $74k | Open | American Mortgage Company | PLATINUM HOME SOLUTIONS LLC | 114 MISKELL BLVD E, SAINT LOUIS, IL 62206 |
| 07/21/2025 | $167k | Open | Farmers State Bank | JIM SMITH FARMS LLC | - |
+39 more not shown
Owned Properties (359)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 TOLLVIEW DR, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 | KBRE HOLDINGS LLC | Owns - 1 mo | $3.8M |
| 5320 N SHERIDAN RD #2409, CHICAGO, IL 60640 | JAMES JAMES SMITH | Owns - 11 mos | $335k |
+357 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and vacant properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is James Smith associated with?
James Smith is associated with 47 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include A SINGLE MAN, SOW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP, PLATINUM HOME SOLUTIONS LLC, CCS REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC, and KBRE HOLDINGS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 359 properties are associated with James Smith and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Smith to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Provide, Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass, and Wheaton Bank & Trust Company, N.A., 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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