Seeking counterintuitive deals, startup development firm chose Tampa over Miami

Veteran Wall Street real estate investor Jay Roberts opened his own shop in Tampa because the city, despite worrisome looming challenges, is primed to continue booming.

Veteran Wall Street real estate investor Jay Roberts chose to open his own shop in Tampa because the city, despite a slowdown in the industry, is primed to continue booming. (courtesy photo)
Veteran Wall Street real estate investor Jay Roberts chose to open his own shop in Tampa because the city, despite a slowdown in the industry, is primed to continue booming. (courtesy photo)
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It was almost two years ago when Jay Roberts, a real estate investment banker who’d worked for major international financial institutions, decided to go out on his own and start a commercial real estate development firm.

 

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