Investor profile - OH
China Lem
China Lem is a real estate investor and operator based in Cleveland-Akron, OH. Public filings show activity across 53 properties held through 35 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and Guardian Savings Bank.
China's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $586k in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 8 mortgage filings and 53 properties held through 35 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2010 and 2023.
Primary Geography
Cleveland-Akron, OH
ZIP codes: 43229, 43232, 43206, 43123, and 43207
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in COLUMBUS, CINCINNATI, CLEVELAND, GROVE CITY, and MAPLE HEIGHTS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (35)
OH · 32,934 properties · 30 mortgages
OH · 19,492 properties · 12 mortgages
OH · 1,648 properties · 8 mortgages
+32 more not shown
Mortgages (8)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2017 | $10k | Open | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | WELLS FARGO BANK | 1436 F ST, LORAIN, OH 44052 |
| 04/26/2017 | $46k | Closed | Dollar Bank, Federal Savings Bank | WELLS FARGO BANK | 16400 MARKS RD, COLUMBIA STATION, OH 44028 |
| 03/08/2017 | $103k | Closed | Movement Mortgage | WELLS FARGO BANK | 1064 CLEVELAND ST, GRAFTON, OH 44044 |
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Owned Properties (53)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18025 BROXTON DR, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44149 | WELLS FARGO BANK NA | Sold | $110k |
| 1519 JAEGER DR, CLEVELAND, OH 44124 | WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS INC | Sold | $60k |
| 3412 KILDARE RD, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118 | WELLS FARGO BANK NA | Sold | $47k |
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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 vacant properties across Cleveland-Akron, OH.
What companies is China Lem associated with?
China Lem is associated with 35 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include WELLS FARGO BANK NA, BANK OF AMERICA NA, WELLS FARGO BANK, HSBC BANK USA NA AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR FIRST NLC TRUST 2005 3, and BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST CO NA FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST CO NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE NA AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO THE FIRST NATL BANK OF CHICAGO AS TRUSTEE FOR GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 53 properties are associated with China Lem and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting China Lem to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and Guardian Savings Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2023, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2017.
How is associated activity determined?
Elementix uses AI to extract signatures from recorded documents. These signatures are used to determine the relationships between people and entities. This is a novel approach that goes beyond looking at corporate filings and skip-tracing.
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