Investor profile - NC

James Austin

James Austin is a real estate investor and operator based in Piedmont Triad, NC. Public filings show activity across 6 properties held through 12 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include First National Bank, Hunt Real Estate Capital, and United Community Bank.

Contact info available

James's Activity

As of December 2025, public records show approximately $9.6M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 19 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 12 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2013 and 2025.

Primary Geography

Piedmont Triad, NC

ZIP codes: 28078, 27403, 27408, and 28270

Most recorded activity for this investor appears in HUNTERSVILLE, GREENSBORO, and CHARLOTTE.

Property Type Breakdown

Residential83%
Multifamily17%

Associated Entities (12)

MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP

NC · 8 properties · 9 mortgages

active
Incorporated on 04/04/1962 in NCMailing Address: 1808 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, 27403, NC, United States
SHOCKER PROPERTIES LLC

NC · 0 properties · 5 mortgages

inactive
Incorporated on 08/13/2013 in NCMailing Address: 1927 S. Tryon St. Ste 106, Charlotte, 28203-4688, NC, United States
BETTER VILLAGE HOUSING LLC

NC · 0 properties · 2 mortgages

inactive
Incorporated on 07/05/2016 in NCMailing Address: 248 Oakhurst Road, Statesville, 28677, NC, United States

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Mortgages (19)

DateAmountStatusLenderBorrowerAddress
06/13/2025$650kOpenFirst National BankMORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP2529 SPRING GARDEN ST,
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
12/06/2021$1.0MOpenFirst National BankMORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP320 ASHLAND DR,
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
01/27/2021$250kClosedFirst National BankMORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP2529 SPRING GARDEN ST,
GREENSBORO, NC 27403

+16 more not shown

Owned Properties (6)

AddressDeeded ownerStatusConsideration
2529 SPRING GARDEN ST,
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
LINDLEY PARK MANOR INCOwns - 5.7 yrs$0
13216 OLD STORE RD,
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
SHOCKER PROPERTIES LLCSold$1k
9002 GOLDEN ROCK LN,
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
SHOCKER PROPERTIES LLCSold$1k

+3 more not shown

FAQ

What type of real estate does this investor focus on?

Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and multifamily properties across Piedmont Triad, NC.

What companies is James Austin associated with?

James Austin is associated with 12 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP, SHOCKER PROPERTIES LLC, BETTER VILLAGE HOUSING LLC, ARROWHEAD 2012 LLC, and LATHAM PARK MANOR INC.

How many properties are associated with this investor?

At least 6 properties are associated with James Austin and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Austin to the entities.

Which lenders has this investor worked with?

Recent mortgage activity references First National Bank, Hunt Real Estate Capital, and United Community Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.

How recent is their activity?

Records show activity from 2013 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.

How is associated activity determined?

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