Investor Profile - TN
Steve Berneman
Steve Berneman is a real estate investor and operator based in Chattanooga, TN-GA. Public filings show activity across 616 properties held through 27 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Crebrid, Temple View Capital, and Easy Street Capital.
Steve's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $30.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 170 mortgage filings and 616 properties held through 27 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chattanooga, TN-GA
ZIP codes: 37419, 37055, 37211, 37216, and 37774
Most activity in CHATTANOOGA, DICKSON, NASHVILLE, KNOXVILLE, and LOUDON.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (27)
TN · 14 properties · 66 mortgages
TN · 30 properties · 64 mortgages
+25 more entities not shown
Mortgages (170)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | $269k | Open | BD Capital LLC | BENTON GROUP LLC | 47 MAPLE AVE, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 |
| 03/16/2026 | $543k | Open | Temple View Capital | BTI 1179 LLC | 1631 WONDERBOY CT, CLARKSVILLE, TN 37042 |
+168 more not shown
Owned Properties (616)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 MAPLE AVE, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 | BENTON GROUP LLC | Owns - 2 mos | $175k |
| 6101 SPRING CREEK RD, COOKEVILLE, TN 38506 | BENTON GROUP LLC | Owns - 6 mos | $140k |
+614 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Chattanooga, TN-GA.
What companies is Steve Berneman associated with?
Steve Berneman is associated with 27 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BENTON GROUP LLC, BLACKACRE DEVELOPMENT CO LLC, EKRE OF TN LLC, ACE HOMES TN LLC, and INFINIUM BUILDERS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 616 properties are associated with Steve Berneman and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Steve Berneman to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Crebrid, Temple View Capital, and Easy Street Capital, 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 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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