Investor Profile - IL
Michael Brooks
Michael Brooks is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 1,511 properties held through 66 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE COM, Farm Credit Illinois, and COMMUNITY PARTNERS SAVINGS BAN.
Michael's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $177.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 22 mortgage filings and 1,511 properties held through 66 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60419, 60445, 60609, 60008, and 60073
Most activity in CHICAGO, DOLTON, BELLEVILLE, MIDLOTHIAN, and ALSIP.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (66)
IL · 7,448 properties · 47 mortgages
IL · 3 properties · 6 mortgages
+64 more entities not shown
Mortgages (22)
Top Lenders
$148.2M · 1 loan
$23.6M · 10 loans
$2.1M · 3 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2025 | $4.3M | Open | Farm Credit Illinois | BBM FARMS LLC | - |
| 05/08/2025 | $1.1M | Open | Farm Credit Illinois | BBM FARMS LLC | - |
+20 more not shown
Owned Properties (1,511)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1649 N LATROBE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 | WILMINGTON TRUST NA | Owns - 1 mo | $0 |
| 15826 CENTRAL PARK AVE, MARKHAM, IL 60428 | REO 2025 NR1 LLC | Owns - 2 mos | $0 |
+1509 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and agricultural properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Michael Brooks associated with?
Michael Brooks is associated with 66 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include US BANK NA, BBM FARMS LLC, FLAGSTAR BANK FSB, AMA REAL ESTATE LLC, and US BANK TRUST NA.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 1,511 properties are associated with Michael Brooks and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Michael Brooks to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE COM, Farm Credit Illinois, and COMMUNITY PARTNERS SAVINGS BAN, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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