Investor profile - TX
James Richards
James Richards is a real estate investor and operator based in Houston, TX. Public filings show activity across 118 properties held through 31 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Cadence Bank, AVA GROUP, and LOAN SOURCE.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $18.6M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 157 mortgage filings and 118 properties held through 31 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Houston, TX
ZIP codes: 77093, 77076, 77039, 77009, and 77022
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in HOUSTON, DALLAS, FORT WORTH, NACOGDOCHES, and PASADENA.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (31)
TX · 42 properties · 127 mortgages
TX · 56 properties · 73 mortgages
TX · 8 properties · 51 mortgages
+28 more not shown
Mortgages (157)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | $0 | Open | AVA GROUP | TEJAS SELLER FINANCE LLC | - |
| 11/17/2025 | $175k | Open | AVA GROUP | TEJAS SELLER FINANCE LLC | 1101 WELLINGTON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77076 |
| 10/15/2025 | $3.9M | Open | Cadence Bank | SUN UP FARM LLC | - |
+154 more not shown
Owned Properties (118)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 E RIDGEWOOD DR, GARLAND, TX 75041 | GEMTX HOMES LLC | Owns - 6 mos | $32k |
| 3403 HARLINGEN ST, DALLAS, TX | NEKO CAPITAL LLC | Owns - 10 mos | $10 |
| 4816 SPRINGWILLOW RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76109 | NEKO CAPITAL LLC | Sold | $0 |
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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 commercial properties across Houston, TX.
What companies is James Richards associated with?
James Richards is associated with 31 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include TEJAS SELLER FINANCE LLC, ISLA HOMES LLC, RAW EQUITY GROUP LLC DBA RAW ACQUISITIONS, GRAB THE MAP LLC, and SWIFT SELL PROPERTIES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 118 properties are associated with James Richards and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Richards to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Cadence Bank, AVA GROUP, and LOAN SOURCE, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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