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Lane Kawaoka, PE
Lane helps busy professionals and business owners grow their net worth outside the stock market, with a focus on real assets, tax efficiency and alternative investments.
He kept a big secret for 12 years as a licensed engineer: on the side, he was building a rental portfolio. He bought his first rental in Seattle in 2009, moved into cash-flowing single-family rentals in other markets, and then into multifamily syndications, where his investor community has taken part in $2.1B of acquisitions.
"The true meaning of wealth is having the freedom to do what you want, when you want, and with whom you want."
Pick a topic for your audience.
Two topics have their own media kit with tailored bios, talking points and questions. The rest are covered below.
Oil and Gas as a Tax Strategy
For high earners who don't qualify as real estate professionals. Open the oil and gas kit
Full media kitPre-IPO and Angel Investing
How accredited investors get into private companies before they go public. Open the pre-IPO kit
Passive Real Estate Syndications
How busy professionals invest alongside operators, and how to vet a sponsor
Tax Strategy for High Earners
The rules the wealthy use, in plain English, and the questions to bring to a CPA
The Wealth Elevator Framework
The "floors" of wealth building and what changes at each level of net worth
From Engineer to Investor
Building a portfolio on the side of a W-2 job, and the mistakes along the way
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Every block has a Copy button. Kawaoka is pronounced kah-wah-OH-kah. He goes by Lane.
Lane Kawaoka, PE is a licensed engineer, 2x bestselling author and founder of The Wealth Elevator, an investor community that has taken part in $2.1B of real estate acquisitions. He teaches busy professionals how to grow their net worth with real assets and tax strategy outside the stock market.
Lane Kawaoka, PE is a licensed engineer turned investor and the founder of The Wealth Elevator. His investor community has taken part in $2.1B of real estate acquisitions, with 10,000+ units acquired across 65+ projects and $230M+ raised from investors. He hosts The Wealth Elevator podcast, is the author of two Amazon bestsellers, and lives in Honolulu.
Lane Kawaoka, PE spent 12 years as a licensed Professional Engineer while quietly building a rental portfolio on the side. He bought his first rental in Seattle in 2009, moved his portfolio into cash-flowing markets, and later shifted into multifamily syndications. Through The Wealth Elevator, his investor community has taken part in $2.1B of real estate acquisitions and raised $230M+ from investors. Today he teaches busy professionals and business owners how to build wealth with real assets, tax strategy and alternative investments such as energy and private companies. He hosts The Wealth Elevator podcast and has written two Amazon bestsellers.
Lane Kawaoka grew up in Hawaii and made his first investment at 13. With the $2,000 he earned picking pineapples on Maui, he bought a $500 ukulele and put the rest into a Roth IRA.
He earned a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MS in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from the University of Washington, then spent 12 years as a licensed Professional Engineer. In 2009 he bought his first rental in Seattle. When prices there stopped making sense for cash flow, he moved his portfolio into single-family rentals in Birmingham, Atlanta, Indianapolis and Pennsylvania, and later into multifamily syndications.
Through The Wealth Elevator, his investor community has taken part in $2.1B of real estate acquisitions, with 10,000+ units acquired across 65+ projects and $230M+ raised from investors. Lane uses his engineering background to reverse-engineer how the wealthy build and protect wealth, and he teaches it to busy professionals through The Wealth Elevator podcast and his two Amazon bestsellers, The Wealth Elevator and Simple Passive Cashflow. He also covers oil and gas as a tax strategy and pre-IPO investing. He lives in Honolulu.
"My guest today is Lane Kawaoka. He's a licensed engineer, a two-time bestselling author, and the founder of The Wealth Elevator, an investor community that has taken part in over two billion dollars of real estate acquisitions. He started with one rental in Seattle while working as an engineer, and today he teaches busy professionals how to build wealth outside of Wall Street. Lane, welcome to the show."
"Lane Kawaoka is an engineer, bestselling author and founder of The Wealth Elevator. Today he's here to talk about building wealth with real assets and smarter tax strategy."
What Lane can go deep on.
- Why a 401(k) and index funds aren't the only path for high earners
- The Wealth Elevator: what changes at each "floor" of net worth
- Moving from hands-on landlord to passive investor, and what he'd do differently
- How to vet a syndication sponsor, including the time Lane lost money with a bad operator
- The tax rules many W-2 earners rarely hear about, explained by an engineer
- Real estate, energy and private companies inside one plan
- Why community and peer groups matter more as your net worth grows
- Life after financial freedom: finding what's worth doing next
- You kept your real estate investing a secret for 12 years as an engineer. Why?
- What did your first rental in Seattle teach you?
- Why did you move from owning rentals yourself to investing passively?
- What is The Wealth Elevator, and which floor are most of our listeners on?
- Tell us about the time you lost money with a bad operator. What did you learn?
- What questions should someone ask before investing with any sponsor?
- What tax strategies do high earners overlook most often?
- What does wealth mean to you now that you've reached financial freedom?
Lane keeps every episode educational. He does not discuss specific offerings, deals or returns on air.
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As a thank-you to our community, Lane Kawaoka is giving away free physical copies of his bestselling, Pencraft Award-winning book, The Wealth Elevator, an educational guide to passive investing, tax strategy and long-term wealth building. Request your copy here: https://forms.gle/5G8BigBJqXoCbDXw8
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Website: https://thewealthelevator.com Free course: https://thewealthelevator.com/master-class/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D39GNY84 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wealth-elevator/id1118795347 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthElevator LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewealthelevator/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthelevator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWealthElevator/
Booking and contact.
- Book Laneteam@thewealthelevator.com
- Subject linePODCAST
- Phone808-215-5531
Lane records remotely from Honolulu and is set up for audio and video interviews. He also flies to the mainland for live events. He's glad to share the episode with his audience once it's live.
Logistics, answered up front.
Does Lane record in person or speak at live events?
Podcast interviews are remote, recorded from Honolulu, so please note your time zone when you email. For conferences and live events, Lane travels to the mainland. Send the date and city.
How long does Lane need?
Most interviews run 30 to 60 minutes. Shorter formats are fine.
Will Lane promote the episode?
Yes. Send the live link and the team will share it.
Will Lane pitch an investment on the show?
No. Episodes are educational. Lane doesn't discuss specific offerings on air.
Is there a kit for a specific topic?
Yes. See thewealthelevator.com/oilspeaker for oil and gas as a tax strategy and thewealthelevator.com/preipospeaker for pre-IPO and angel investing.
Grab the kit, send an email, and you're set.
Questions about topics or scheduling? Email team@thewealthelevator.com with PODCAST in the subject line.
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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 started investing in 2009 in rainy Seattle, being a ramen-eating cheapo I was able to buy a property early right after college. Once I learned to buy for cash flow and not only for a hoped-for price increase, 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 relying only on 401(k)s and mutual funds. We help the hard-working middle-class build real asset portfolios, by providing free investing education, podcasts, and networking.
“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 ;)”
Listen to my new book here:
let's have a conversation
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 taking part in $2.1B of real estate acquisitions, 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
If you are interested in having a conversation with Lane as a guest on your podcast or show, or if you can enlighten our viewers and listeners with a new perspective on alternative investing and wealth building, please reach out to:
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Lane's Engineering Past
Lane's Bios
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Lane leads The Wealth Elevator investor community and since 2016 has helped hundreds of accredited investors put money into real estate and other real assets.
Lane uses his Engineering degree to reverse-engineer wealth building strategies the rich use in his podcast, The Wealth Elevator.
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Lane Kawaoka has acquired 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 The Wealth Elevator investor community where his investors have personal access to him and know that Lane often invests his own money in the deals too. Since 2016 Lane has helped hundreds of accredited investors put money into real estate and other real assets.
Lane reverse engineers the wealth building strategies that the rich use to the middle class via his podcast The Wealth Elevator. Lane’s mission is to help busy professionals and business owners build wealth with real assets and get more of their time back.
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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 has taken part in dozens of real estate projects across the US.
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 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.
