Investor profile - TN
John Cleaves
John Cleaves is a real estate investor and operator based in Nashville, TN. Public filings show activity across 37 properties held through 9 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Bell Rock Finance, Landmark Community Bank, and United Community Bank.
John's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $8.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 47 mortgage filings and 37 properties held through 9 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2011 and 2024.
Primary Geography
Nashville, TN
ZIP codes: 37211, 37216, 37218, 37115, and 37040
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in NASHVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, MADISON, MURFREESBORO, and ANTIOCH.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (9)
TN · 13 properties · 42 mortgages
TN · 7 properties · 29 mortgages
TN · 8 properties · 22 mortgages
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Mortgages (47)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2023 | $394k | Closed | Lima One Capital | JAMES AND MEG INVESTMENTS LLC | 608 OAKLAND DR, MADISON, TN 37115 |
| 06/28/2023 | $390k | Open | Bell Rock Finance | TRUE INVESTMENTS INC | 200 PRINCE AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37207 |
| 06/08/2023 | $365k | Closed | Bell Rock Finance | TRUE INVESTMENTS INC | 1346 GREENLAND AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37216 |
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Owned Properties (37)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 608 OAKLAND DR, MADISON, TN 37115 | JAMES AND MEG INVESTMENTS LLC | Sold | $330k |
| 200 PRINCE AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37207 | TRUE INVESTMENTS INC | Sold | $265k |
| 1346 GREENLAND AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37216 | TRUE INVESTMENTS INC | Sold | $310k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and multifamily properties across Nashville, TN.
What companies is John Cleaves associated with?
John Cleaves is associated with 9 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include JEAN LAFITTE DESIGNS LLC, SOUTHERN STATES PROPERTY LLC, TRUE INVESTMENTS INC, INTEGRITY FIRST INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, and INTEGRITY FIRST DEVELOPMENT LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 37 properties are associated with John Cleaves and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting John Cleaves to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Bell Rock Finance, Landmark Community Bank, and United Community Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2024, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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