Investor profile - IL
Paul Kessel
Paul Kessel is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 43 properties held through 13 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include American Portfolio Mortgage Corporation, AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE, and AMERICAN PORYFOLIO MORTGAGE.
Paul's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $26.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 103 mortgage filings and 43 properties held through 13 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60410, 60008, 60046, 60172, and 60430
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHANNAHON, CHICAGO, HOMEWOOD, ROSELLE, and WILMINGTON.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (13)
IL · 14 properties · 58 mortgages
IL · 8 properties · 41 mortgages
IL · 12 properties · 2 mortgages
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Mortgages (103)
Top Lenders
$16.7M · 59 loans
$8.6M · 35 loans
$285k · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2024 | $285k | Open | American Portfolio Mortgage Corporation | GDP HOMES II LLC | 24504 S ST PAUL AVE, CHANNAHON, IL 60410 |
| 09/10/2024 | $285k | Open | American Portfolio Mortgage Corporation | GDP HOMES II LLC | 24428 S ST PAUL AVE, CHANNAHON, IL 60410 |
| 09/10/2024 | $285k | Open | American Portfolio Mortgage Corporation | GDP HOMES II LLC | 24451 S ST PETERS DR, CHANNAHON, IL 60410 |
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Owned Properties (43)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON ST, WILMINGTON, IL 60481 | CITY WILMINGTON | Owns - 2.4 yrs | $0 |
| 350 PINES BLVD, LAKE VILLA, IL 60046 | H E HOLDINGS INC | Sold | $90k |
| 25241 W ST ELIZABETH DR, CHANNAHON, IL 60410 | GDP HOME LLC | Owns - 4.1 yrs | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Paul Kessel associated with?
Paul Kessel is associated with 13 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include GDP HOMES II LLC, GDP HOMES LLC, H E HOLDINGS INC, 2401 PLUM GROVE ROAD HOLDINGS LLC, and HE HOLDINGS INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 43 properties are associated with Paul Kessel and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Paul Kessel to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references American Portfolio Mortgage Corporation, AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE, and AMERICAN PORYFOLIO MORTGAGE, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2024.
How is associated activity determined?
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