Investor Profile - IL
Wai Kuo
Wai Kuo is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 22 properties held through 6 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Lakeside Bank, Cathay Bank, and RIDGESTONE BANK.
Wai's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $10.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 13 mortgage filings and 22 properties held through 6 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2024.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60616, 60609, and 60608
Most activity in CHICAGO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (6)
IL · 2 properties · 7 mortgages
IL · 4 properties · 3 mortgages
+4 more entities not shown
Mortgages (13)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2020 | $2.4M | Open | Cathay Bank | 3500 MORGAN INVESTMENT LLC | 3500 S MORGAN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| 11/08/2018 | $3.1M | Open | Lakeside Bank | YKLZ CORP | 2131 S ARCHER AVE #307, CHICAGO, IL 60616 |
+11 more not shown
Owned Properties (22)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1623 W 32ND ST #1, CHICAGO, IL 60608 | WAI KUO | Sold | $160k |
| 3455 S MORGAN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 | MORGAN & 35TH ST LLC | Owns - 4.0 yrs | $1.1M |
+20 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 Wai Kuo associated with?
Wai Kuo is associated with 6 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include YKLZ CORP, RMLD LLC, 3500 MORGAN INVESTMENT LLC, MS DEVELOPMENT LLC, and 500 WEST 26TH STREET LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 22 properties are associated with Wai Kuo and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Wai Kuo to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Lakeside Bank, Cathay Bank, and RIDGESTONE BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2020.
How is associated activity determined?
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