Investor profile - NC
James Smith
James Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 218 properties held through 126 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING and Wilmington Trust.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $31.0B in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 646 mortgage filings and 218 properties held through 126 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27502, 28208, 27609, 27610, and 28206
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in CHARLOTTE, RALEIGH, APEX, DURHAM, and GREENSBORO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (126)
NC · 66 properties · 199 mortgages
NC · 1 property · 84 mortgages
NC · 36 properties · 81 mortgages
+123 more not shown
Mortgages (646)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | $1.5M | Open | Bank OZK | THOMPSON SMITH VENTURES LLC | 414 WILLOW ST, CARY, NC 27511 |
| 12/16/2025 | $1.1M | Open | North State Bank | THOMPSON SMITH VENTURES LLC | 6917 JUSTICE DR, RALEIGH, NC 27615 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.3M | Open | Truist Bank | PIPELINE NC HOLDINGS LLC | 8601 BAREFOOT INDUSTRIAL RD, RALEIGH, NC 27617 |
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Owned Properties (218)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8601 BAREFOOT INDUSTRIAL RD, RALEIGH, NC 27617 | PIPELINE NC HOLDINGS LLC | Owns - 1 mo | $6k |
| 414 WILLOW ST, CARY, NC 27511 | THOMPSON SMITH VENTURES LLC | Owns - 2 mos | $1k |
| 3417 SIR COLLETON CT, RALEIGH, NC 27612 | THORNWOOD SMITH VENTURES LLC | Owns - 2 mos | $550k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and office properties across Raleigh-Durham, NC.
What companies is James Smith associated with?
James Smith is associated with 126 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include L AND L OF RALEIGH INC, BELK INC, THOMPSON SMITH VENTURES LLC, L & L OF RALEIGH INC, and SAVVY SMITHS II LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 218 properties are associated with James Smith and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Smith to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING and Wilmington Trust, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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