Investor profile - MI
John Bitely
John Bitely is a real estate investor and operator based in Grand Rapids, MI. Public filings show activity across 103 properties held through 7 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include ChoiceOne Bank, JOHN H BITELY, and BITELY JOHN.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $374.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 484 mortgage filings and 103 properties held through 7 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP codes: 49348, 49333, 49341, 49316, and 49345
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in WAYLAND, ROCKFORD, MIDDLEVILLE, CALEDONIA, and SPARTA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (7)
MI · 116 properties · 478 mortgages
MI · 2 properties · 4 mortgages
MI · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
+4 more not shown
Mortgages (484)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | $272k | Open | JOHN H BITELY | SABLE DEVELOPING INC | - |
| 11/24/2025 | $238k | Open | JOHN H BITELY | SABLE DEVELOPING INC | - |
| 11/14/2025 | $259k | Open | BITELY JOHN | SABLE DEVELOPING INC | 5493 ROSE RIDGE CT NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341 |
+481 more not shown
Owned Properties (103)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264 WREN CT, CALEDONIA, MI 49316 | SABLE DEVELOPING INC | Owns - 5 mos | $0 |
| 4249 BUTTERNUT DR, WAYLAND, MI 49348 | SABLE DEVELOPING INC | Owns - 5 mos | $0 |
| 4251 OLD FARM DR, WAYLAND, MI 49348 | SABLE DEVELOPING INC | Sold | $0 |
+100 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Grand Rapids, MI.
What companies is John Bitely associated with?
John Bitely is associated with 7 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include SABLE DEVELOPING INC, RENT THEN OWN LLC, SIDE BY SIDE LAND LLC, GREEN MEADOW HOLDINGS LLC, and SIDE BY SIDE LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 103 properties are associated with John Bitely and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Bitely to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references ChoiceOne Bank, JOHN H BITELY, and BITELY JOHN, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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