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Who WE ARE

A team of strategic real estate investors leveraging deep market knowledge to identify and capitalize on high-growth opportunities across Texas markets.

Based in Austin, TX
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Austin Speed Shop from our Chapman 71 Property

Our Story

The Purpose of PlaceMKR

PlaceMKR was founded in 2018 to bring a new perspective to commercial real estate investment in Texas. While market sentiment leads down conventional paths, our deep local expertise and strategic relationships allow us to uncover emerging opportunities ahead of the curve. By identifying these high-growth investments first, we can optimize risk-adjusted returns for our investors transforming overlooked potential into exceptional value.

Instead of arriving as the waves are cresting, PlaceMKR exists to forecast where growth is happening next.

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(Est. 2018)

Our Approach

Our path of progress strategy delivers outsized returns by identifying and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities. We focus on high-growth corridors driven by expansion from city centers and net new job creation, with additional value creation through land development and municipal incentives.

Our Progress

Our Progress  

1,000 units
MF & BFR
Under Development
1+ Million
Commercial SF owned
and under development
500+ Acres
Total texas
land holdings

Our Team

The People of

PlaceMKR

(Who We Are)

Christopher Cortese

Co-Founder | Managing Principal
Co-founder of PlaceMKR, he keeps things on course, managing capital, operations, and growth with a knack for turning real estate complexity into progress.
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Jesse Weber

Co-Founder | Managing Principal
Co-Founder of PlaceMKR, Jesse hunts for the next emerging place, drives deals by day, coaches by night and lives for legacy as a husband, dad and investor.
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Felipe Castillo

Partner
20+ year real estate executive, Architect, and U.S. Army Combat Veteran with extensive experience driving growth and strategy on multi-billion-dollar development projects.
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Joe Castillo, PE

Vice President of Development
A seasoned engineer with 25+ years of placemaking commercial, retail, and 11,000+ finished lots in master planned developments. Off the clock he's challenging his physical limits.
 
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Heath Willms

President of Construction
With 25+ years in multifamily construction, overseeing $1.5B in projects and 10,000+ units, focused on turning challenges into successful builds.
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Grant McConnell

Associate
Blending finance and development expertise with a passion for placemaking, transforming spaces by day and rooting for the Longhorns by night.
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Austin Rios

Director
Turning investment insights into real estate success. Balancing acquisitions, asset management, and the occasional round of golf.
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Caroline Zwick

Associate
Strategic problem-solver and execution expert. Brings structure to fast-paced environments, optimizes operations, and never turns down great food or live music.
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Jason Kim

Intern
From deal analysis and development to scouting Austin’s best coffee and food, always on the lookout for the next great find.
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PlaceMKR is a strategic investment firm specializing in investing and developing high-potential real estate opportunities across Texas. Our nimble, multi-faceted approach and deep market expertise allow us to create outsized returns through uncommon investments.

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