Investor profile - NC
Russell Gay
Russell Gay is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 20 properties held through 18 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include HomeTrust Bank, United Community Bank, and NEW CENTURY BANK.
Russell's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $36.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 39 mortgage filings and 20 properties held through 18 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in office and industrial assets recorded between 2010 and 2024.
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27587, 27615, 27617, 27612, and 27616
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in RALEIGH and WAKE FOREST.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (18)
NC · 0 properties · 9 mortgages
NC · 2 properties · 5 mortgages
NC · 1 property · 4 mortgages
+15 more not shown
Mortgages (39)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2022 | $1.4M | Open | SouthState Bank | ZEBRA PROPERTIES LLC | 6530 FREEDOM DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28214 |
| 02/10/2022 | $500k | Open | HomeTrust Bank | DENSTAR LLC | 7920 ACC BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27617 |
| 04/14/2021 | $2.2M | Open | HomeTrust Bank | DENSTAR LLC | 7920 ACC BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27617 |
+36 more not shown
Owned Properties (20)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5623 DURALEIGH RD, RALEIGH, NC 27612 | AXIOMA PROPERTIES LLC | Sold | $1k |
| 1464 WAIT AVE, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 | RADSTAR LLC | Owns - 5.3 yrs | $310 |
| 5103 UNICON DR, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 | BIG WHEEL REALTY LLC | Sold | $1k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in office, industrial, and commercial properties across Raleigh-Durham, NC.
What companies is Russell Gay associated with?
Russell Gay is associated with 18 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include DENSTAR LLC, STRICKLAND OVERLOOK LLC, ZEBRA PROPERTIES LLC, BENTSTAR PROPERTIES LLC, and OAKSTAR PROPERTIES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 20 properties are associated with Russell Gay and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Russell Gay to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references HomeTrust Bank, United Community Bank, and NEW CENTURY BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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