I was born in San Francisco, California where I spent the first 13 years of my life before moving to Florida.  I always had an interest in real estate and housing.  I credit that to watching my dad work my whole life in the marble and granite business.  He taught me the importance of quality craftsmanship, something I keep an eye out for to this day.

I spent two decades as a competitive tennis player, first on the international junior (ITF) circ...