The team

We specialize in acquiring and renovating discounted properties to add significant value. With a proven track record of purchasing and renovating over 100 properties in the last couple of years, our experienced team handles everything from acquisition and rehab to management, all under one roof. We solve property problems efficiently and effectively. Whether you need assistance now, tomorrow, or five years from now, we help manage and grow your portfolio, one project at a time. Through intensive upfront research and practical, hands-on management, we ensure your investment is treated with the same care, purpose, and dedication as our own.

Owner, CEO

Ronen Yaacov

Ronen comes from a military and financial background. Shortly after leaving the special forces, Ronen started his journey by managing three different companies and tripled their income to seven figures companies in the first year. His success lead to start his real estate investment portfolio which always been his passion. 

His now decade-long career in property investing and project management grew dramatically in the early 2020s, as he began building a management team and raising funds of his own. Renova Investments took shape shortly after. Ronen took special care in curating his team to navigate any project, any market, for any client. 

Outside of work, he enjoys following the NBA and preparing traditional foods for friends and family. Ronen is our lead for deal evaluation, feasibility and negotiation, and you’ll want him in your corner when you’re tackling your next project.

VP of Operations

Matt Ortiz

Matt grew up in southern Texas, part of a family of real estate pros. Jumping into the field straight out of college, he later started his own remodeling company when he relocated to Kansas City in 2017. After several successful projects together, Matt merged his efforts with Renova and his fine-tuned team joined our ranks in 2021. If his background in real estate and construction management are the bones, his aptitude for creative solutions and positivity are the heart of our company. Matt is our lead for day-to-day construction operations, site management and team building. 

VP of Design & Project Management

Drew Westhaus

Drew comes from a diverse background in journalism, linguistics and construction. He’s set the fast-paced news world aside and grown to be a detail-driven leader for our company’s growth and cultivation. In his free time, he enjoys traveling to hone his french and spanish, hiking and road trips to play disc golf somewhere new. Drew is our lead for project development, management and design. If you reach out for a consult, coffee or you’re just curious, you’ll be hearing back from him soon!