Investor Profile - TX
Russell Backus
Russell Backus is a real estate investor and operator based in Amarillo, TX. Public filings show activity across 437 properties held through 10 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Happy State Bank, COMMERCIAL STATE BANK ANDREWS TX, and Capital Farm Credit, ACA.
Russell's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $98.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 56 mortgage filings and 437 properties held through 10 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2017 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Amarillo, TX
ZIP codes: 79119, 79124, 79015, 79012, and 79106
Most activity in AMARILLO, CANYON, BUSHLAND, BUDA, and LUBBOCK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (10)
TX · 35 properties · 33 mortgages
TX · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
+8 more entities not shown
Mortgages (56)
Top Lenders
$57.6M · 22 loans
$12.8M · 5 loans
$11.2M · 2 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2025 | $750k | Open | R Bank | CB CREW DEVELOPMENT INC | 421 CR, THRALL, TX 76578 |
| 05/22/2024 | $4.4M | Open | Southwest Bank | AXE DEVELOPMENT LLC | - |
+54 more not shown
Owned Properties (437)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3201 BARRY DEAN RD, AMARILLO, TX 79119 | VIVIAN RIOS | Sold | $431k |
| 421 CR, THRALL, TX 76578 | EDUARDO PENARANDA | Owns - 4.5 yrs | $0 |
+435 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and commercial properties across Amarillo, TX.
What companies is Russell Backus associated with?
Russell Backus is associated with 10 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include AXE DEVELOPMENT LLC, KALI KATE SERVICES INC, CB CREW DEVELOPMENT INC, BUDA MATERIALS LLC, and MINT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 437 properties are associated with Russell Backus and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Russell Backus to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Happy State Bank, COMMERCIAL STATE BANK ANDREWS TX, and Capital Farm Credit, ACA, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2017 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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