Investor Profile - SC
Gary Finklea
Gary Finklea is a real estate investor and operator based in Wilmington, NC. Public filings show activity across 698 properties held through 21 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include SUSAN L STOUGHTON ETAL, First Bank, and Citizens Bank.
Gary's Activity
As of November 2026, public records show approximately $97.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 51 mortgage filings and 698 properties held through 21 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Wilmington, NC
ZIP codes: 29501, 29505, 29506, 29541, and 29161
Most activity in FLORENCE, EFFINGHAM, COWARD, TIMMONSVILLE, and PAMPLICO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (21)
SC · 30 properties · 271 mortgages
SC · 76 properties · 7 mortgages
+19 more entities not shown
Mortgages (51)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2025 | $800k | Open | First Bank | CELEBRATE RENTALS LLC | - |
| 07/29/2025 | $1.2M | Open | Citizens Bank | FLORENCE EAST PROPERTIES LLC | 602 TRILLIUM CT, FLORENCE, SC 29501 |
+49 more not shown
Owned Properties (698)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 E CHAPEL VIEW DR, FLORENCE, SC 29505 | GIFR LLC | Owns - 1 mo | $60k |
| 226 E CHAPEL VIEW DR, FLORENCE, SC 29505 | GIFR LLC | Owns - 1 mo | $0 |
+696 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and office properties across Wilmington, NC.
What companies is Gary Finklea associated with?
Gary Finklea is associated with 21 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include MWS CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEE DEE LLC, FLORENCE EAST PROPERTIES LLC, FIRST PALMETTO ASSET HOLDINGS LLC, DOGWOOD RENTALS II LLC, and SOUTH FLORENCE DEVELOPERS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 698 properties are associated with Gary Finklea and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Gary Finklea to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references SUSAN L STOUGHTON ETAL, First Bank, and Citizens Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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