Investor profile - TN
Steve Berneman
Steve Berneman is a real estate investor and operator based in Nashville, TN. Public filings show activity across 109 properties held through 27 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Wildcat Lending, Easy Street Capital, and Temple View Capital.
Steve's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $42.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 190 mortgage filings and 109 properties held through 27 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2014 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Nashville, TN
ZIP codes: 37076, 37206, 37207, 37210, and 37211
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in NASHVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, CHATTANOOGA, HERMITAGE, and MADISON.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (27)
TN · 11 properties · 69 mortgages
TN · 16 properties · 60 mortgages
TN · 21 properties · 53 mortgages
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Mortgages (190)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | $150k | Open | Asset Based Lending | BENTON GROUP LLC | 6101 SPRING CREEK RD, COOKEVILLE, TN 38506 |
| 11/26/2025 | $125k | Open | RICE HOLDINGS | BENTON GROUP LLC | 4018 CLOVERCROFT RD, FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
| 11/26/2025 | $106k | Open | SASKA INVESTMENTS | BENTON GROUP LLC | 4018 CLOVERCROFT RD, FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
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Owned Properties (109)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 MERRITT ST, OLD HICKORY, TN 37138 | PURCHASING FUND 2023 1 LLC | Owns - 4 mos | $375k |
| 692 HARDING PL, NASHVILLE, TN 37211 | ACE HOMES TN LLC | Owns - 12 mos | $410k |
| 1517 GALE LN, NASHVILLE, TN 37212 | BENTON GROUP LLC | Sold | $800k |
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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 misc properties across Nashville, TN.
What companies is Steve Berneman associated with?
Steve Berneman is associated with 27 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BLACKACRE DEVELOPMENT CO LLC, BENTON GROUP LLC, EKRE OF TN LLC, INFINIUM BUILDERS LLC, and BTI 1179 LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 109 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 Wildcat Lending, Easy Street Capital, and Temple View Capital, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2014 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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