Investor Profile - TX
Karsten Johannessen
Karsten Johannessen is a real estate investor and operator based in Houston, TX. Public filings show activity across 13 properties held through 5 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Simmons Bank, EMMANOR INVESTMENTS, and THE MONEY SOURCE.
Karsten's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $3.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 6 mortgage filings and 13 properties held through 5 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2021 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Houston, TX
ZIP codes: 77057, 77037, 77354, 77375, and 77459
Most activity in HOUSTON, ODESSA, MEADOWS PLACE, MISSOURI, and SAN ANTONIO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (5)
TX · 1 property · 2 mortgages
TX · 1 property · 2 mortgages
+3 more entities not shown
Mortgages (6)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | $70k | Open | Simmons Bank | RUDEL RD LLC | 1211 RUDEL DR, TOMBALL, TX 77375 |
| 01/23/2025 | $1.9M | Open | Simmons Bank | RUDEL RD LLC | 1211 RUDEL DR, TOMBALL, TX 77375 |
+4 more not shown
Owned Properties (13)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1211 RUDEL DR, TOMBALL, TX 77375 | RUDEL RD LLC | Owns - 16 mos | $2.5M |
| 200 WILDERNESS TRL, MAGNOLIA, TX 77354 | WILDERNESS HOLDINGS LLC | Owns - 17 mos | $1.7M |
+11 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 Houston, TX.
What companies is Karsten Johannessen associated with?
Karsten Johannessen is associated with 5 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include RUDEL RD LLC, K & K INVEST LLC, WILDERNESS HOLDINGS LLC, ELEVATED DEVELOPMENT LLC, and SOLGLYTT INVESTMENTS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 13 properties are associated with Karsten Johannessen and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Karsten Johannessen to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Simmons Bank, EMMANOR INVESTMENTS, and THE MONEY SOURCE, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2021 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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