Investor Profile - NC
James Barnes
James Barnes is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 47 properties held through 13 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include PNC Bank, BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA, and Blue Gate Capital.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $126.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 6 mortgage filings and 47 properties held through 13 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27703, 27260, 27262, 27609, and 27701
Most activity in CHARLOTTE, RALEIGH, DURHAM, HIGH POINT, and LUCAMA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (13)
NC · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
NC · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
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Mortgages (6)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 | $125.0M | Open | PNC Bank | MOUNTAINEER RIDGE LLC | - |
| 04/11/2025 | $324k | Open | Blue Gate Capital | UPLIFT INVESTMENTS BARNES LLC | 519 BLOOMFIELD DR, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28311 |
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Owned Properties (47)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 S JOHN ST, GOLDSBORO, NC 27530 | UPLIFT INVESTMENTS BARNES LLC | Owns - 3 mos | $20k |
| 2114 WOODVIEW DR, RALEIGH, NC 27604 | JAMES BARNES | Owns - 11 mos | $718k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and office properties across Raleigh-Durham, NC.
What companies is James Barnes associated with?
James Barnes is associated with 13 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include SIMPLY MK LLC, SOUTH ROX LLC, 120 GREENWICH LAND LLC, UPLIFT INVESTMENTS BARNES LLC, and MOUNTAINEER RIDGE LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 47 properties are associated with James Barnes and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Barnes to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references PNC Bank, BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA, and Blue Gate Capital, 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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