about us

HillCountryHomes.com was founded by Benjamin Cohen aka “Texas Ben” in order to help Hill Country buyers get a better home buying experience. Texas Ben started in the industry in 2001 initially working as a mortgage loan officer, eventually becoming vice president of branch operations and a corporate trainer of over 300 loan officers and 100 real estate agents. He was featured in Broker-Agent magazine back in 2004, around the time he founded InvestRealEstate.com, which offered services to real estate investors via the web, tv and radio.

After living and investing in Austin, Ben set his sights on Hill Country in 2020 in search of land, self-sufficiency and freedom. And that’s exactly what he found as he purchased an 8-acre estate property in Jonestown TX, known as the Gateway to Hill Country. In just 2 years, Texas Ben completely transformed this property from a dusty home on 8 raw acres into a literal country paradise. Called the Jonestown Skyhouse & Disc Golf Course at the time, here is a list of the many projects than he undertook and completed on this property:

**Designed and Built an elevated 320sf Tiny Home
**Designed and Built an 18-Hole Disc Golf Course
**1/2 mile of Mulched and Rock-lined Hike & Bike Trails
**24kw EMP-proof Solar power system w/Batteries
**Dirt work to convert flooded rocky fields into grass
**Added 200ft of Commercial Fence and Gate
**Added 150ft long Circular Concrete driveway
**Natural Petravium material used to resurface asphalt
**Full Night Lighting system
**Converted entire property into a successful AirBnb

Today Ben works as an active licensed agent in the great state of Texas where he operates the HillCountryHomes.com website and helps Buyers to discover and acquire the best big lot homes in the area. Hill Country is HUGE and therefore local knowledge is key. Between his background, experience and knack for discovering undervalued big lot properties, Ben has the necessary tools, insights and connections to help make your Texas Hill Country dream a reality.