Investor Profile - NC
James Smith
James Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 963 properties held through 112 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include KeyBank, M&T Bank, and Bank OZK.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $514.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 321 mortgage filings and 963 properties held through 112 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27502, 27529, 27539, 28306, and 27357
Most activity in RALEIGH, APEX, CHARLOTTE, FAYETTEVILLE, and GREENSBORO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (112)
NC · 23 properties · 155 mortgages
NC · 27 properties · 81 mortgages
+110 more entities not shown
Mortgages (321)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | $586k | Open | SouthState Bank | BGS PROPERTIES LLC | 1013 LOCKE ST, SALISBURY, NC 28144 |
| 05/12/2026 | $1.8M | Open | Bank OZK | THOMPSON SMITH VENTURES LLC | 2608 HAZELWOOD DR, RALEIGH, NC 27608 |
+319 more not shown
Owned Properties (963)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1312 W BANK ST, SALISBURY, NC 28144 | BGS PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 0 mos | $0 |
| 5501 ALPINE DR, RALEIGH, NC 27609 | THOMPSON SMITH VENTURES LLC | Owns - 1 mo | $600k |
+961 more not shown
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 112 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include L & L OF RALEIGH INC, THOMPSON SMITH VENTURES LLC, BARTON INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, LAND L OF RALEIGH INC, and NATL WAREHOUSE LEASING LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 963 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 KeyBank, M&T Bank, and Bank OZK, 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 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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