Investor profile - OH
Brian Cheng
Brian Cheng is a real estate investor and operator based in Columbus, OH. Public filings show activity across 149 properties held through 8 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include MCNB Bank and Trust and Richwood Bank.
Brian's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $36.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 144 mortgage filings and 149 properties held through 8 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2018 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Columbus, OH
ZIP codes: 43207, 43206, 43204, 43211, and 43205
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in COLUMBUS, DUBLIN, HILLIARD, and COLUMBUS GROVE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (8)
OH · 80 properties · 130 mortgages
OH · 26 properties · 5 mortgages
OH · 3 properties · 4 mortgages
+5 more not shown
Mortgages (144)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | $0 | Open | Unknown | 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 |
| 07/28/2025 | $375k | Open | STEPHEN KLESTINEC | SANDBOX HOLDINGS LLC | 28 E JEFFREY PL, COLUMBUS, OH 43214 |
+141 more not shown
Owned Properties (149)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 E JEFFREY PL, COLUMBUS, OH 43214 | SANDBOX HOLDINGS LLC | Owns - 5 mos | $945 |
| 5304 BERTHOLD PASS DR, DUBLIN, OH 43016 | FOUNDATION FIRST PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 8 mos | $0 |
| 3051 WORTHINGTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45211 | BBAV GROUP LLC | Owns - 24 mos | $103k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and commercial 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, SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL LLC, and SHITT BOX LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 149 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 and Richwood Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2018 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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