About us
Rival Investments was founded by Nason and Amanda Hengst. Both native Texans and raised in central Texas, they know the local land and ranch market like the backs of their hands.
As local land investors, they strive for honesty, open communication and success for all parties. Collectively, Nason and Amanda have 30 years of experience in real estate sales and investing. When working with them, you can expect superior service and an enjoyable experience with the best possible results.
Nason was born in east Texas but raised just outside of Austin. His childhood home backed to the impressive Robinson Ranch, and he spent his youth roaming the woods and playing sports with friends. After graduating with his business degree from Texas A&M University, Nason briefly went into the mortgage industry and then computer sales before making the permanent switch in 2006 to his true passion - real estate. He quickly became a formidable figure in the Austin real estate market, leading one of the top residential teams. After successfully trying his hand at flipping homes, he looked to broader horizons and began buying and developing raw land. When he’s not “looking at land” as his boys joke with him about, he’s shooting hoops with them or mentoring others in the real estate industry.
Amanda was born and raised in a small town outside of Waco, Texas. She spent her childhood chasing daylight down by the creek and exploring the countryside with her siblings. After graduating with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas A&M University, she settled in Austin, where she has lived for 13 years. Amanda worked in marketing and fundraising for a local nonprofit before making the switch to real estate in 2014. Her specialty is in marketing, but her passion lies in helping others - both through her real estate work and in a volunteer capacity in the local community. She loves traveling with Nason and spending time with their boys and her extensive family.