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Remen Okoruwa

Remen Okoruwa is the co-founder of RentDrop, a payment app making rent payments more convenient and rewarding for landlords and renters.

Experience
Remen has a background in the software industry and business strategy, working as product manager at HubSpot and previously serving as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company.

He has property management experience working supporting his family’s residential real estate portfolio with units across the Midwest and Texas.

In addition to BiggerPockets, he writes about on property management topics for the RentDrop blog.

His writing has been featured on the HubSpot, OpenView, and Insight Venture blogs.

Education
Remen received a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University, cum laude.

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Remen Okoruwa is the co-founder of RentDrop, a payment app making rent payments more convenient and rewarding for landlords and renters.

Experience
Remen has a background in the software industry and business strategy, working as product manager at HubSpot and previously serving as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company.

He has property management experience working supporting his family’s residential real estate portfolio with units across the Midwest and Texas.

In addition to BiggerPockets, he writes about on property management topics for the RentDrop blog.

His writing has been featured on the HubSpot, OpenView, and Insight Venture blogs.

Education
Remen received a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University, cum laude.

Follow
Remen’s LinkedIn
RentDrop on Facebook
RentDrop on LinkedIn

Landlording & Property Management 5 min read

Aug 24, 2022Aug 08, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

6 Strategies That Help Landlords Avoid Evictions

Evicting your tenant may seem like the easiest and fastest option, but let’s face it—nobody wants to be that landlord! Furthermore, sending a notice to “cure or quit” can cost…

Real Estate Marketing 4 min read

Aug 03, 2022Jan 27, 2024 Remen Okoruwa

3 Reasons For Why You Should Brand Your Rental Business

What defines you as a landlord and sets you apart from the competition? If you struggle to answer this question, you should consider branding. Establishing a brand can be a…

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

Jul 13, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

Why You Should Set Up Recurring Rent Payments to Increase Income

Most landlords and rental property owners say that collecting rent is their biggest pain point. A missed rent payment can disrupt your cash flow and even make you miss crucial…

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

Jul 06, 2022Nov 07, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

7 Profitable Ways Landlords Can Benefit From Real Estate Software

Running a successful rental property business seems like managing a never-ending list of “to-dos.” First, landlords and rental property owners must deal with collecting monthly rent, screening prospective tenants, and…

Landlording & Property Management 5 min read

Jun 29, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

10 Screening Questions You Must Ask Potential Tenants Before Renting To Them

Knowing the right tenant screening questions to ask is key to protecting your investment. Tenant screening is vital because you’re most likely renting to a stranger. There is only so…

Real Estate Trends 5 min read

Jun 23, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

10 Markets To Keep An Eye On In 2022

Finding cities with the highest rental appreciation is crucial if you want to make a profitable investment in the rental market. Even in an expensive housing market, finding suitable buy-and-hold…

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

Jun 16, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

Six Rental Application Mistakes to Avoid At All Costs

Making common rental application mistakes can cost your landlord business dearly. The rental application contains critical information you will need to screen tenants thoroughly. For example, employment information, previous landlords, income,…

Landlording & Property Management 5 min read

Jun 07, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

7 Important Rights That Landlords Have

Let’s face it, being a real estate or rental property owner is like trying to navigate a minefield. At every point, you must double-check federal and state laws to ensure…

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

May 18, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

3 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate During a Recession

Investing is a game of winning or losing, defined, most of all, by economics. Of course, we never truly know what direction the economy is heading. However, you can hedge…

Landlording & Property Management 5 min read

May 11, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

When Does a Guest Become a Tenant? 4 Signs That They’ve Overstayed

Have you ever wondered what to do when your tenant has a guest come to visit them, but they wind up staying for months? At that point, are they a…

BiggerPockets Daily 5 min read

May 03, 2022Mar 18, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

Gen Z Pushes for Landlords To Report Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus

According to a recent study by TransUnion, renters in their 20s and 30s want their landlords to report rent payments to the major credit bureaus. The main reason: Gen Z…

BiggerPockets Daily 4 min read

Apr 12, 2022Mar 18, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

How Does Minimum Wage Affect Rent Prices?

Increases in the minimum wage can be good for landlords. A stand-out benefit is that renters are less likely to default on their monthly rent payments. This equals more financial…

Landlording & Property Management 5 min read

Apr 05, 2022Mar 18, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

Why Landlords Should Never Use Venmo or PayPal To Collect Rent

Technological advancements impact the way we exchange goods and services. eCommerce has consistently driven the need for mobile wallets while helping to reduce the need for paper checks or cash. …