A few weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal published an article with a fairly provocative title, “Once America’s Hottest Housing Market, Austin Is Running in Reverse.”  That headline clearly got a lot of attention, as we’ve been asked about it–and our thoughts on it–over a dozen times since it came out.  Table of Contents Remote Work Accelerated Growth in Austin Reflecting on Austin’s Economic Resilience Remote Work Accelerated Growth in Austin Austin’s Market Shift Here, we thought it would be useful (and timely) to lay out our thoughts on what the article said, and didn’t say.  ..read more

Are you considering investment strategies and curious about the ‘whole fund’ vs ‘deal by deal’ approach? Whole fund investing is a comprehensive strategy that lets you diversify your portfolio by pooling capital with other investors to acquire a range of properties. This approach contrasts with deal-by-deal investing, providing diversification and potential for passive income through structures like Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Yet, it’s not without its challenges, including less control over individual property decisions. This article delves into the intricacies of whole fund invest ..read more

In Austin’s dynamic real estate landscape, every investment decision can lead to a different growth path.. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting, understanding the nuances of this real estate market and different asset classes is important. Austin Multifamily Real Estate Questions Our blog aims to address some of the most pressing questions regarding real estate investments. We will cover topics such as the viability of real estate investments in the coming years, the safety and profitability of such ventures, the basics of how real estate investing works, and the specific benefi ..read more

Active vs. Passive Investing: An Overview Real estate investment is a popular avenue for wealth creation, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. The decision between passive vs active real estate investing depends on various factors including your time commitment, capital, risk tolerance, and desired level of involvement.  Active investing is a strategy that involves a hands-on approach, to outperform the market through short-term price fluctuations. It requires detailed analysis and decision-making on when to buy or sell assets. Portfolio managers, supported by teams of analysts, del ..read more

Proactive Measures Against Winter Storms in Central Texas Investment Portfolio In the heat of the summer last August, we wrote an article highlighting what we are doing to prepare for any potential cold temperatures this Winter.  We highlighted the shifting dynamics in weather patterns and corresponding changes in Insurance coverages that were driving so much of our thinking.  Throughout the last three winters, Central Texas had suffered a major winter freeze/storm/event that heretofore would have been a once-in-a-decade type thing.   In each of those events, our portfolio ..read more

In Austin’s dynamic real estate landscape, every investment decision can lead to a different growth path.. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting, understanding the nuances of this real estate market and different asset classes is important. Austin Multifamily Real Estate Questions Our blog aims to address some of the most pressing questions regarding real estate investments. We will cover topics such as the viability of real estate investments in the coming years, the safety and profitability of such ventures, the basics of how real estate investing works, and the specific benefi ..read more

The Road Ahead: Insights and Strategies from Wildhorn Capital This time of year there always tends to be a flurry of predictions of what’s to come in the New Year. Questions about the economy, interest rates, and the housing market are on everyone’s minds. At Wildhorn, we’re no exception to this trend. The last few weeks of the year are a whirlwind of performance evaluations and preparations for the upcoming year. Amidst all this, we also take time to delve into the forecasts and predictions that have popped up in the news. It all has an impact on how we view the landscape heading into the New ..read more

We are long-term thinkers–and longer-term believers in Central Texas. We love the art and science of crafting a new deal, in understanding the local landscape (political and figurative), supporting a business plan, and creating alpha for our investors. Within our geographical backyard, we want to have the ability to execute assets and business plans that we believe in. Build-to-core investments align with that vision – but it may be an investment strategy that many are unfamiliar with. Build-To-Core Investment Strategy In this blog post, we explore what Build-to-Core is, and why it presents a ..read more

We can’t complain about the heat anymore, as we had a big cold front sweep through Austin on Sunday that made for a chilly Halloween last night. The cold temperatures required a few costume changes and updates, but overall the night got high marks from all the kids. Across our office we had the entire cast from Moana, Minnie Mouse, a collection of Mario Bros characters and Ted Lasso—with a couple princesses and pirates for good measure. We hope you all had a great Halloween and are settling in for a great last 60-days of 2023. Finishing 2023 Strong At Wildhorn, we’re planning to have a really ..read more

October—you can really start to see the end of the year from here. We’ve already got everyone’s Halloween costumes figured out, and we’ll roll straight into Thanksgiving and Christmas from there. Throw in the steady array of kids’ activities and add in extra time spent following the Longhorns’ football season (so far so good on that front), and 2024 is going to be here before we know it. Interest Rates and Housing Between now and 2024, there is plenty of work left to do. Our winter preparation work will be wrapping up to better prepare our assets for those deep freezes we’ve had the last coupl ..read more