Investor Profile - MN
Ben Minks
Ben Minks is a real estate investor and operator based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI. Public filings show activity across 2,788 properties held through 14 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Southwest Heritage Bank and TRADITION MORTGAGE.
Ben's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $59.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 94 mortgage filings and 2,788 properties held through 14 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI
ZIP codes: 55330, 55376, 55303, 55016, and 55304
Most activity in ELK RIVER, SAINT MICHAEL, ANOKA, COTTAGE GROVE, and MINNEAPOLIS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (14)
MN · 172 properties · 71 mortgages
MN · 1 property · 8 mortgages
+12 more entities not shown
Mortgages (94)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 | $437k | Open | Florida Capital Bank, N.A. | CAPSTONE HOMES INC | 2722 IVORY AVE NE, SAINT MICHAEL, MN 55376 |
| 05/23/2025 | $463k | Open | Waterstone Mortgage Corporation | CAPSTONE HOMES INC | 17319 62ND ST NE, ELK RIVER, MN 55330 |
+92 more not shown
Owned Properties (2,788)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2707 IVY AVE NE, SAINT MICHAEL, MN 55376 | CAPSTONE HOMES INC | Owns - 1 mo | $500 |
| 2727 IVAN AVE NE, SAINT MICHAEL, MN 55376 | CAPSTONE HOMES INC | Owns - 1 mo | $500 |
+2786 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI.
What companies is Ben Minks associated with?
Ben Minks is associated with 14 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include CAPSTONE HOMES INC, HARPER STREET WOODS LLC, BROOKFIELD LAND LLC, LEGACY BAY LLC, and CARDINAL LAND CO LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 2,788 properties are associated with Ben Minks and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Ben Minks to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Southwest Heritage Bank and TRADITION MORTGAGE, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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