Investor profile - IL
Michael Janko
Michael Janko is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 6 properties held through 5 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First State Bank, DIN FUND III, and DAVE SICKLEY.
Michael's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $5.0M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 13 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 5 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in multifamily and commercial assets recorded between 2013 and 2024.
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60411, 60482, 60619, 60637, and 60639
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHICAGO, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, WORTH, and ALSIP.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (5)
IL · 9 properties · 10 mortgages
IL · 2 properties · 1 mortgage
IL · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
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Mortgages (13)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2019 | $450k | Open | First State Bank | MJ CERMAK LLC | 474 W 14TH PL, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 |
| 07/17/2019 | $250k | Closed | JANKO FINANCIAL GROUP | MJ CERMAK LLC | 8000 S CHAMPLAIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 |
| 06/24/2019 | $150k | Closed | DAVE SICKLEY | MJ CERMAK LLC | 474 W 14TH PL, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 |
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Owned Properties (6)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 474 W 14TH PL, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 | US BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERS SMALL BALANCE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007 3 | Owns - 8.7 yrs | $0 |
| 8000 S CHAMPLAIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 | DMC INVESTMENT INC | Owns - 8.7 yrs | $10 |
| 3841 W 124TH PL, ALSIP, IL 60803 | MJ CERMAK LLC | Owns - 10.3 yrs | $10 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in multifamily and commercial properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Michael Janko associated with?
Michael Janko is associated with 5 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include MJ CERMAK LLC, MJ BROADVIEW LLC, JANKO FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, PLANK ROAD RAIL LLC, and JFLT LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 6 properties are associated with Michael Janko and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Michael Janko to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references First State Bank, DIN FUND III, and DAVE SICKLEY, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2013 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2019.
How is associated activity determined?
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