Investor Profile - TX
Dean Smith
Dean Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Public filings show activity across 589 properties held through 27 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Texas Capital Bank, Third Coast Bank SSB, and Veritex Community Bank.
Dean's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $483.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 302 mortgage filings and 589 properties held through 27 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
ZIP codes: 76247, 76226, 76085, 76126, and 76179
Most activity in JUSTIN, ARGYLE, FORT WORTH, WEATHERFORD, and AZLE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (27)
TX · 40 properties · 199 mortgages
TX · 7 properties · 20 mortgages
+25 more entities not shown
Mortgages (302)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2026 | $385k | Open | UWM | FAT BABY PROPERTIES LLC | 156 BLACK HAT TRL, BRIDGEPORT, TX 76426 |
| 04/27/2026 | $385k | Open | UWM | FAT BABY PROPERTIES LLC | 150 BLACK HAT TRL, BRIDGEPORT, TX 76426 |
+300 more not shown
Owned Properties (589)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12100 BELLA ITALIA DR, FORT WORTH, TX | LUCKY SMITH PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 3 mos | $871k |
| 3425 RICKABAUGH RD, GRANBURY, TX 76048 | FAT BABY PROPERTIES LLC | Owns - 9 mos | $0 |
+587 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 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.
What companies is Dean Smith associated with?
Dean Smith is associated with 27 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include ROYAL CREST CUSTOM HOMES LTD, ROYAL CREST PROPERTIES LLC, GDP PARTNERSHIP JOINT VENTURE, DBRC CONSTRUCTION LLC, and FAT BABY PROPERTIES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 589 properties are associated with Dean Smith and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Dean Smith to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Texas Capital Bank, Third Coast Bank SSB, and Veritex Community Bank, 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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