Investor Profile - TN
James Lea
James Lea is a real estate investor and operator based in Chattanooga, TN-GA. Public filings show activity across 182 properties held through 10 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include SouthEast Bank, First Citizens National Bank, and WILSON BANK AND TRUST.
James's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $11.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 15 mortgage filings and 182 properties held through 10 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chattanooga, TN-GA
ZIP codes: 37415, 37405, 37408, 37421, and 37343
Most activity in CHATTANOOGA, HIXSON, SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, and OOLTEWAH.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (10)
TN · 17 properties · 6 mortgages
TN · 22 properties · 5 mortgages
+8 more entities not shown
Mortgages (15)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2024 | $366k | Open | WILSON BANK AND TRUST | L & M HOLDINGS LLC | 5409 SAINT ELMO AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409 |
| 09/21/2023 | $627k | Open | WILSON BANK AND TRUST | MT PARTNERS LLC | - |
+13 more not shown
Owned Properties (182)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2515 E 16TH ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404 | LIMA TANGO PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 2.7 yrs | $0 |
| 4820 OAKLAND AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37410 | LIMA TANGO PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 4.8 yrs | $175k |
+180 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and commercial properties across Chattanooga, TN-GA.
What companies is James Lea associated with?
James Lea is associated with 10 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include MT PARTNERS LLC, L & M HOLDINGS LLC, HIGH ST LLC, LIMA TANGO PROPERTIES LLC, and NORTHTOWNE HOLDINGS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 182 properties are associated with James Lea and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Lea to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references SouthEast Bank, First Citizens National Bank, and WILSON BANK AND TRUST, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2024.
How is associated activity determined?
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