Investor Profile - OH
Brian Cheng
Brian Cheng is a real estate investor and operator based in Columbus, OH. Public filings show activity across 302 properties held through 8 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include MCNB Bank and Trust, Richwood Bank, and CNB Bank.
Brian's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $22.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 137 mortgage filings and 302 properties held through 8 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2018 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Columbus, OH
ZIP codes: 43206, 43207, 43028, 43203, and 43204
Most activity in COLUMBUS, HOWARD, COLUMBUS GROVE, WASHINGTON CH, and DUBLIN.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (8)
OH · 102 properties · 116 mortgages
OH · 24 properties · 15 mortgages
+6 more entities not shown
Mortgages (137)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | $400k | Open | HomeXpress Mortgage | SANDBOX HOLDINGS LLC | 28 E JEFFREY PL, COLUMBUS, OH 43214 |
| 08/18/2025 | $226k | Open | Ameritrust Mortgage | FOUNDATION FIRST PROPERTIES LLC | 5304 BERTHOLD PASS DR, DUBLIN, OH 43016 |
+135 more not shown
Owned Properties (302)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRABAPPLE DR, HOWARD, OH 43028 | FOUNDATION FIRST PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 0 mos | $25k |
| O WOODRIDGE CT, HOWARD, OH 43028 | FOUNDATIONS FIRST PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 0 mos | $11k |
+300 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and exempt properties across Columbus, OH.
What companies is Brian Cheng associated with?
Brian Cheng is associated with 8 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FOUNDATION FIRST PROPERTIES LLC, SANDBOX HOLDINGS LLC, 917 SULLIVANT LLC, SHITT BOX LLC, and SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 302 properties are associated with Brian Cheng and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Brian Cheng to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references MCNB Bank and Trust, Richwood Bank, and CNB Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2018 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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