Trump Jr.-Backed Firm Targets $8 Billion in Sun Belt Real Estate

Aug 17, 202605:05Business

A Trump Jr.-backed investment firm is making a major bet on Sun Belt real estate. 1789 Capital has closed a $1.2 billion fund that could support more than $8 billion in total real estate investment across Florida, Texas,...

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