Investor profile - MN
William Burns
William Burns is a real estate investor and operator based in Duluth, MN-WI. Public filings show activity across 47 properties held through 49 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Minnesota Housing, JLL Real Estate Capital, and Wings Financial Credit Union.
William's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $199.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 96 mortgage filings and 47 properties held through 49 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in commercial and multifamily assets recorded between 2012 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Duluth, MN-WI
ZIP codes: 55811, 55802, 55806, 55792, and 55807
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in DULUTH, VIRGINIA, CLOQUET, HIBBING, and HERMANTOWN.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (49)
MN · 1 property · 14 mortgages
MN · 4 properties · 14 mortgages
MN · 1 property · 6 mortgages
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Mortgages (96)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 | $170k | Open | NORTHLAND FOUNDATION | STIMAC PROPERTIES LLC | 620 E HOWARD ST, HIBBING, MN 55746 |
| 07/21/2025 | $745k | Open | Bell Bank | 14 DEGREE PROPERTIES LLC | - |
| 07/14/2025 | $698k | Open | Bell Bank | 14 DEGREE PROPERTIES LLC | - |
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Owned Properties (47)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1316 W ARROWHEAD RD, DULUTH, MN 55811 | PLB KENWOOD LLC | Owns - 13 mos | $16.5M |
| 518 N 53RD AVE W, DULUTH, MN 55807 | WADENA WEST DEVELOPER LLC | Owns - 14 mos | $125k |
| 517 N 52ND AVE W, DULUTH, MN 55807 | WADENA WEST DEVELOPER LLC | Owns - 14 mos | $125k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in commercial, multifamily, and vacant properties across Duluth, MN-WI.
What companies is William Burns associated with?
William Burns is associated with 49 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include ADVANCE ACQUISITIONS LLC, WADENA WEST DEVELOPER LLC, 14 DEGREE PROPERTIES LLC, SUNDELL EYE PROPERTIES LLC, and PLB MILLER HILL LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 47 properties are associated with William Burns and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting William Burns to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Minnesota Housing, JLL Real Estate Capital, and Wings Financial Credit Union, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2012 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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