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Hi, I'm Lane Kawaoka!
I kept a big secret for 12 years as a Licensed Professional (PE) Civil/Industrial Engineer, during that time I had been quietly building a rental property portfolio.
I stared investing in 2009 in rainy Seattle, being a ramen-eating cheapo I was able to buy a property early right after college. After discovering the difference between ‘Cashflow Investing’ and ‘Appreciation Investing (i.e. gambling / speculating)’… I moved my portfolio into 11 single family rentals in Birmingham, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Pennsylvania.
Today, I am investing in syndications, which invest in Class C & B Multi-Family Apartment, RV Parks, mobile homes, and assisted living facilities because of this Nation’s demand for affordable housing – not rich-people Class-A assets. My mission is to help regular people into good deals that were once only accessible to the rich.
The passive income from investing in stabilized rental properties made it possible for me to move back home. Today I help people get started with my 2x best selling books and podcast.
Annoyed by the bogus real estate education programs out there (that take money from people who don’t have it in the first place), I set out to make this free website to help other hard-working professionals, the shrinking middle-class. I hope to dispel the Wall-Street dogma of traditional wealth-building, and offer an alternative to “garbage” investments in the 401K/mutual funds that only make the insiders rich. We help the hard-working middle-class build real asset portfolios, by providing free investing education, podcasts, and networking, plus access to investment opportunities not offered to the general public.
“The true meaning of wealth is having the freedom to do
what you want, when you want, and with whom you want.
Building cash flow via real estate is the simple part.
The difficult part occurs after you are free financially to find your calling and fulfillment.
But that’s a great problem to have ;)”
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The Wealth Elevator system stands out from other financial programs through its structured, multi-level approach to wealth building, tailored guidance, and emphasis on community. Here are the key differentiators:
- Structured Three-Step System: The program is divided into distinct steps, each targeting different aspects of wealth building.
Step One: Focuses on syndicated deals, offering an alternative to traditional investments like 401k plans, and introducing clients to alternative investment opportunities.
Step Two: Centers around unlocking passive losses, revealing tax strategies used by the wealthy to significantly reduce tax bills.
Step Three: Involves mastery of infinite banking, enabling clients to make money in two places at once.
Personal Journey from Start to Scale: The program’s creator shares their personal journey from buying small rental properties to managing over $2.1 billion in assets, providing a relatable and inspiring roadmap for clients.
Level-Based Approach Reflecting Individual Progress: The Wealth Elevator introduces the concept of different ‘floors’ in wealth building, each representing a stage in the financial journey, from starting out to reaching high net worth status.
Emphasis on Community and Networking: The program fosters a sense of community among passive accredited investors, offering an investor club for networking and shared learning experiences.
Tailored Guidance for Different Net Worth Levels: Specialized advice and resources are provided for individuals at different stages of their financial journey, whether they are just starting out or are high net worth individuals.
Focus on Education and Actionable Content: The Wealth Elevator emphasizes education through free courses, e-courses, and member websites, moving away from the traditional blog format to more interactive and user-friendly learning methods.
Adaptation to Changing Media Consumption Trends: Recognizing the shift in media consumption, the program adapts by offering concise, easy-to-digest content suitable for busy professionals.
Responsive and Personalized Support: The program offers direct contact options, including phone calls and personalized email addresses, for immediate and tailored support.
Rebranding to Reflect Evolving Concepts: The shift from ‘Simple Passive Cashflow’ to ‘The Wealth Elevator’ represents a more mature and holistic approach to wealth building, aligning with the program’s evolving methodologies.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement: The program shows a dedication to evolving and improving based on community feedback and the changing financial landscape.
Overall, The Wealth Elevator distinguishes itself through its structured approach, community focus, personalized guidance for different wealth stages, and a commitment to adapting to the needs of modern investors.
booking inquiries
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Lane's Engineering Past
Lane's Bios
50 Words
Lane owns 10,000+ rental units and leads the “Hui Deal Pipeline Club” which has acquired over $2.1B+ of real estate, by syndicating $200 million+ of private equity since 2016. He has returned over $45 million dollars to his investors in distributions.
Lane uses his Engineering degree to reverse-engineer wealth building strategies the rich use in the Top-50 Investing Podcast, The Wealth Elevator.
200 Words
Lane Kawaoka currently owns 10,000+ units across the US. He lives in Hawaii with his wife and daughter, after quitting his day job as a Professional Engineer with a MS in Civil Engineering & Construction Management and a BS in Industrial Engineering.
Lane partners with investors who want to build their portfolio, but are too busy to mess with “tenants, toilets, and termites” by curating opportunities in his “Hui Deal Pipeline Club” where his investors have personal access to him and know that Lane is personally putting his money on the line too. The Hui Deal Pipeline Club has acquired over $2.1B dollars of real estate acquired by syndicating over $200 Million Dollars of private equity since 2016. He has returned over $45 million dollars to his investors in distributions.
Lane reverse engineers the wealth building strategies that the rich use to the middle class via the Top-50 Investing Podcast The Wealth Elevator. Lane’s mission is to help hard working professionals out of the rat race, one free strategy call at a time.
500 Words
Lane Kawaoka has a Masters degree in Engineering with an emphasis in Construction Management and a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering both from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. He currently owns 33 Apartments Buildings, 2 Manufactured Home developments, a Hotel, and an Assisted-Living Facility totaling 10,000+ units in 12 different states.
Lane Kawaoka started investing when he was 13 years old with the $2,000 he earned from the summer job picking Pineapples in Maui, he bought a $500 Ukulele and deposited the $1,500 into a Roth IRA via mutual funds. That Ukulele is featured in his first podcast “Simple Passive Cashflow”’s theme song.
Lane started his venture in real estate investing in 2009 after living on the road for 5 years as a construction supervisor by purchasing an A-class rental in Seattle that rented $2,200 per month. Three years later he was able to acquire a duplex. While looking for a 3rd investment in 2012, the market was rebounding and he realized most investments would yield negative cashflow.
After this realization, Lane converted his portfolio to secondary markets with robust job markets and Rent-to-Value Ratios that would yield $250-$400 monthly profit between rents and all expenses.
Lane’s passion project is the Top-50 Investing podcast The Wealth Elevator, a free podcast and online learning resource in passive real estate investing. Working as a high paid professional in Corporate America and frustrated by the traditional wealth building dogma, Lane was compelled to inspire and mentor other working professionals on how to do real estate investing and build their own portfolios. Lane urges other working professionals just get started by utilizing their highest and best use (their day job) to save the for the 20% down payment for a conventional loan to acquire a single-family home rental. The Wealth Elevator method is to only buy investments with a healthy cashflow buffer that can withstand a market downturn. Lane has gotten so much appreciation for his work via these kind words from his audience.
Today Lane lives in Honolulu, Hawaii with his wife and daughter, where he is bringing solid investment opportunities and bridging the financial gap to the home where he grew up. There he operates ReiAloha: Hawaii’s Passive Real Estate Investment Ohana. He still works the day job as an engineer but more because he wants to with people he likes to be around and in a non-profit organization. In the grand scheme of things the day jobs is pretty “Simple Passive Cashflow” and allows him to operate his syndication and investing business property The Wealth Elevator without having to pressure to take unnecessary risks for his investors in order to put food on the table.
