1754 Properties

About 1754 Properties

1754 Properties is a real estate operator. 1754 Properties operates in Jacksonville, Florida, Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Its investment focus is on Hospitality, Multifamily - Ground-up and Multifamily - Value-Add.

1754 Properties is an institutional owner, developer, lender, and operator focused on hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Mexico. Founded in 2012 by Joseph Smith (Managing Partner alongside Alexander Galewicz), the firm operates from Weston, Florida, with an additional office in Mexico City. As of 2025, it has 12+ years of operating history and emphasizes urban and resort markets with populations generally exceeding 1 million. Its principals have executed 50+ investments and historically owned $2B+ in assets spanning 30+ hotels, 2,000 multifamily units, and 5M sq ft of office/industrial/retail. The platform targets transactions in the $40M–$500M range, pairing direct ownership with third-party operating partners where accretive. Notable assets include the TradeWinds Island Grand and RumFish Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach (25.5 acres and 5.9 acres, respectively) and the 319-room Marriott Winston-Salem, acquired in 2025 with a planned $5M+ capital program.

Principals at 1754 Properties

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Markets and themes

Markets 1754 Properties operates in

• Jacksonville, Florida
• Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida
• Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Investment themes at 1754 Properties

• Hospitality
• Multifamily - Ground-up
• Multifamily - Value-Add
• Resorts
• Workforce Housing

Capabilities

• Asset Management
• Luxury
• Private Equity

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Frequently asked questions about 1754 Properties

What does 1754 Properties do?

1754 Properties is an institutional owner, developer, lender, and operator focused on hotels and resorts in the U.S.

What markets does 1754 Properties operate in?

1754 Properties is active in Jacksonville, Florida, Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

How many employees does 1754 Properties have?

1754 Properties has 1,001–5,000 employees.