Investor profile - SC
Michael Kempson
Michael Kempson is a real estate investor and operator based in Charleston, SC. Public filings show activity across 6 properties held through 12 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include PARKER STILES, REI CAPITAL, and SouthState Bank.
Michael's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $4.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 32 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 12 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2016 and 2020.
Primary Geography
Charleston, SC
ZIP codes: 29405, 29406, 29420, 29456, and 29485
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON, SUMMERVILLE, and LADSON.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (12)
SC · 27 properties · 141 mortgages
SC · 5 properties · 39 mortgages
SC · 8 properties · 37 mortgages
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Mortgages (32)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2020 | $1.1M | Open | PARKER STILES | CALIFORNIA DREAM LLC | 2013 BOLTON ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29406 |
| 10/22/2019 | $1.1M | Open | REI CAPITAL | SEA & SAND LLC | 1003 E ARCTIC AVE, FOLLY BEACH, SC 29439 |
| 10/17/2019 | $190k | Closed | GALLIE PROPERTIES | IRON GATE HOMES LLC | 2134 VESPERS DR, CHARLESTON, SC 29414 |
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Owned Properties (6)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2602 WYE LN, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405 | CALIFORNIA DREAM LLC | Owns - 5.9 yrs | $135k |
| 2013 BOLTON ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29406 | CALIFORNIA DREAM LLC | Owns - 5.9 yrs | $135k |
| 2334 KENT AVE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405 | CALIFORNIA DREAM LLC | Sold | $135k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Charleston, SC.
What companies is Michael Kempson associated with?
Michael Kempson is associated with 12 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include IRON GATE HOMES LLC, CISTERN PROPERTIES LLC, ATLANTIC MANAGEMENT LLC, CALIFORNIA DREAM LLC, and MDM REALTY LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 6 properties are associated with Michael Kempson and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Michael Kempson to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references PARKER STILES, REI CAPITAL, and SouthState Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2020, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2020.
How is associated activity determined?
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