Investor profile - OH
Brian Chong
Brian Chong is a real estate investor and operator based in Columbus, OH. Public filings show activity across 139 properties held through 2 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include MCNB Bank and Trust and Richwood Bank.
Brian's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $33.9M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 135 mortgage filings and 139 properties held through 2 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, 43223, and 43211
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in COLUMBUS, HILLIARD, COLUMBUS GROVE, DUBLIN, and GROVEPORT.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (2)
OH · 80 properties · 130 mortgages
OH · 26 properties · 5 mortgages
Mortgages (135)
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 |
+132 more not shown
Owned Properties (139)
| 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 |
| 2581 RHOADS AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43207 | FOUNDATION FIRST PROPERTIES LLC | Sold | $160k |
+136 more not shown
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 Chong associated with?
Brian Chong is associated with 2 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FOUNDATION FIRST PROPERTIES LLC and SANDBOX HOLDINGS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 139 properties are associated with Brian Chong and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Brian Chong 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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