Investor Profile - MO
Will Markel
Will Markel is a real estate investor and operator based in Kansas City, MO-KS. Public filings show activity across 9 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include UMB Bank and Sterling Bank & Trust.
Will's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $10.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 2 mortgage filings and 9 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Kansas City, MO-KS
ZIP codes: 64064, 65203, 63367, 63901, and 64075
Most activity in COLUMBIA, LEES SUMMIT, POPLAR BLUFF, OAK GROVE, and PARKVILLE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
MO · 31 properties · 1 mortgage
MO · 1 property · 1 mortgage
+2 more entities not shown
Mortgages (2)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 | $443k | Closed | Sterling Bank & Trust | JEFFREY E SMITH INVESTMENT CO LC | TECHNOLOGY DR, LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO 63367 |
| 10/13/2016 | $10.5M | Open | UMB Bank | WILSHIRE PROPERTIES LLC | 3320 NE WILSHIRE DR, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064 |
Owned Properties (9)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY DR, LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO 63367 | DOGWOOD GROVE DEVELOPMENT LLC | Owns - 10 mos | $8.2M |
| 3320 NE WILSHIRE DR, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064 | WILSHIRE PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 9.6 yrs | $0 |
+7 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and exempt properties across Kansas City, MO-KS.
What companies is Will Markel associated with?
Will Markel is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include WILSHIRE PROPERTIES LLC, JEFFREY E SMITH INVESTMENT CO LC, WATER BUILDING LLC, and A D M INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 9 properties are associated with Will Markel and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Will Markel to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references UMB Bank and Sterling Bank & Trust, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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