# Peter Rex

> Peter Rex is an Austin-based entrepreneur and investor who leads Rex, a group of technology, real estate and investment businesses. His career began with construction and rental properties, grew into a large apartment operation, and expanded into software for real estate owners and operators. He helped establish Cristo Rey Tampa and advocates broader participation in property ownership.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Rex
- **Organizations:** Rex, Avesta / InvestRes, MakeRise / Trustwork, OwnProp
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BA in Philosophy and Government, Georgetown University, JD, Harvard Law School
- **Known for:** Built a vertically integrated real estate operation that acquired more than 17,000 apartments, according to his official biography., Helped establish Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School., Developed technology ventures targeting real estate operations.

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Graduated from Georgetown and purchased his first property.
- **2007-2010** — Attended Harvard Law School while operating rental properties; faced financial difficulties during the financial crisis.
- **2014** — Approached Father Steve Ryan about establishing a Cristo Rey school in Tampa.
- **2016** — Cristo Rey Tampa opened with Avesta as a founding partner and supporter.
- **2019** — Shifted the apartment investment operation toward asset sales.
- **2020** — Moved business headquarters from the Seattle area to Austin.
- **2021** — Acquired Hotel Ella in November.
- **2022** — Outlined expansion and fractional-ownership plans for Hotel Ella; discussed ten proptech ventures on Austin Next.

## Achievements

- Built a vertically integrated real estate operation that acquired more than 17,000 apartments, according to his official biography.
- Helped establish Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School.
- Developed technology ventures targeting real estate operations.

## Latest updates

- **2025-03** — Discussed Catholic faith, entrepreneurship and company culture in a National Catholic Register feature published March 14, 2025.

## Links

- Website: https://www.rex.com/peter
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterex/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/PeterRex

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Last updated: 2026-10-10