Episodes
The Wealth Elevator podcast's latest episode, hosted by Lane Kawaoka, delves into the transition from the basement floor to floor one, targeting small investors aiming for financial freedom with a net worth between $50,000 to $500,000 and a monthly cash flow of $0 to $5,000. The focus on cultivating a savvy money mindset and values is emphasized, drawing from Lane's personal journey as an engineer who saved aggressively. The narrative shifts from traditional investing to the first floor's...
Published 12/04/23
Published 12/04/23
In this episode of The Wealth Elevator podcast, Lane explores the foundational "basement level" of The Wealth Elevator, emphasizing the challenges of information overload for higher net worth individuals. The discussion covers personal experiences, the traditional linear path of financial success, and the importance of discernment and financial tools. Lane addresses distinguishing between good and bad debt, the significance of budgeting, and the value of building a financial foundation. He...
Published 11/17/23
Welcome aboard "The Wealth Elevator," where financial independence is the ultimate destination. Join our host as they guide you through the rebranding journey in the first episode of the introduction series. Discover the inspiration behind the rebrand, rooted in the upcoming book, "The Wealth Elevator," and learn how the frustration of navigating the personal finance blogsphere birthed this cheat code to financial independence. In this episode, delve into the meticulous process of...
Published 11/06/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - Excited to implement what you’ve learned from the episodes? The goal is to get you to become a real estate investor,  pay less tax (the right way) and become an accredited investor. The journey will take time, and sometimes it will be challenging. But it’s essential to start and get yourself to the first step.
Published 06/20/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club   Slide Link: https://www.slideshare.net/LaneKawaoka/investor-weekly-news-update-june-19-2023pdf     The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged in their recent meeting. Insurance costs have been rising, especially due to recent weather events like hurricanes, impacting real estate investments in certain areas such as Dallas. An underground seller...
Published 06/20/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - Download the Net Worth Tracker sheet:  https://simplepassivecashflow.com/legacy You don’t need to commit the same mistakes that other real estate investors (like Lane) did!   That’s what this episode is all about. It’s a compilation of ‘what not to do’ so you can skip to the next right step. Learning is better when you learn from other people’s experiences.
Published 06/13/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club. 00:00 Investor Weekly Update - June 12, 2023 00:52 Stateside HUI Retreat Information 1:28 Job Openings on the rise 4:46 Mortgage rates edge higher on stronger than expected employment growth 7:32 Yardi Matrix Updates on Multifamily rent raises in May 9:07 Apartments.com April Rent Growth Report 10:43 Joint Venture acquires $150M apartment complex in Coney Island 13:19 LIV...
Published 06/13/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - Need clarification about whether you'll stay on your day job or not? This chapter will not encourage you to resign from your day job.  Instead, it will make you realize where to contribute your highest and best use. Because at the end of the day, it's all about 'you giving value.'
Published 06/06/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club   0:26 - Rocket Mortgage releases new 1% down mortgages 2:02 - What would Sam Zell be investing in? 4:03 - San Diego Retreat for SPC Club  5:07 - Demand for Office Spaces Weakens 7:42 - Blackstone Shrinks Office Holdings to 2% 10:08 - Multifamily Missing Middle Flat at Start of 2023 13:22 - Uncertain Economic Outlook Keeps Renters In Place, Pushing Cap Rates...
Published 06/06/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - How do the wealthy pay less taxes? They don’t do 1031 exchanges, that’s for sure! They focus on having passive Income rather than ordinary Income. When you are ordinary, that’s where you get taxed BIG TIME. Take note: Passive Income = Real Estate Investing 
Published 05/30/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - In this week’s investor news update, we discussed the current affordable cities, the current GDP, and the sad news about Sam Zell’s demise.  Slide Link: https://www.slideshare.net/LaneKawaoka/investor-weekly-news-update-may-29-2023 00:55  US Economy Beats Back 'dubious' Recession Fears After GDP, Jobs Data Top             Expectations 2:40    HUD Sees ‘Massive Drop’...
Published 05/29/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - Do you know why accredited investors leave the "landlord" investing behind?   Real estate syndication offers passive investment in more significant properties, diversification across markets and asset classes, access to professional expertise, and limited liability making it an appealing choice over turnkey rental for those seeking hands-off, diversified, and...
Published 05/24/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - Will we become a nation of renters? Join Lane as he unravels real estate, workforce housing (multifamily), financial updates, and what will happen in the Fed regarding interest rates this first quarter of 2023.
Published 05/23/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - In this week’s investor news, we talked about affordable housing, why Blackstone sold a tech company and an investor question about double dipping in infinite banking. Slide Link: https://www.slideshare.net/LaneKawaoka/investor-weekly-news-update-may-22-2023 00:24  Blackstone Sells IBS Software Stake to Apax for $450 Million 1:58    Visualized: The Decline of...
Published 05/22/23
Chapter 3 Becoming an Accredited Investor - Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - Why consider becoming an accredited investor? A few advantages are gaining access to exclusive investment opportunities such as private equity deals and syndicated real estate projects. They can diversify their portfolio by meeting the financial thresholds and earning higher returns. Additionally, accredited...
Published 05/18/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - In this week’s investor news, we talked about the latest interest hike. Do you think it will be the last interest hike that will happen this year?  Slide Link: https://www.slideshare.net/LaneKawaoka/investor-weekly-news-update-may-15-2023 00:17  Comparing the Speed of Interest Rate Hikes (1988-2023) 6:55    A Pause for Fed and a Rate Cut  9:34    Inflation: Consumer...
Published 05/16/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - Why focus on investing in real estate as opposed to “more popular” investments rather than crypto, forex or stocks? In this week’s podcast, we have the second chapter 2 of the Simple Passive Cash Flow book where we talk about real estate as a source of cashflow. Real estate can provide genuine cash flow for investors because it generates income from rental payments or...
Published 05/09/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - In this week’s investor news, we talked about the Fed’s latest rate hike (will it be the last one?) and the current happening in apartment rents.   Slide Link: https://www.slideshare.net/LaneKawaoka/investor-weekly-news-update-may-8-2023 00:17  Fed Recap: Here are Chair Powell’s Market-Moving Comments After The Latest Rate Hike 3:36    Powell Swats Down Rate Cut...
Published 05/08/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - Lane only teaches the investing strategies he knows will work. So in this podcast episode, Lane tells his story and how the multiple coaching calls helped him to where he is today as a real estate investor owning about 10,000 + rental units. It only shows that if Lane can do it, so do you!
Published 05/02/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - In this week’s investor news, we talked about Blackstone’s strategy amidst the economic uncertainties, how’s the U.S. GDP and our tips for you on what you should be doing with the current market scenario. Slide Link: https://www.slideshare.net/LaneKawaoka/investor-weekly-news-update-may-1-2023 00:20 GDP: US Economy Grows 1.1% in Q1, Slower Than Expected 5:27 ...
Published 05/02/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - Are you a hardworking professional wanting to explore real estate investing? It's your chance to learn what Lane did all through his real estate investing journey when he was still starting. Today's podcast is the first installment of The Journey To Simple Passive Cashflow book. There are eight chapters, and we will upload 1 chapter for you to learn from every...
Published 04/25/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - In this week’s investor news, we discussed interest rates, inflation effects on homeowners, and an investor question about the difference between 12% real estate deals and 15% flier deals with unsecured debt.      Slide Link: https://www.slideshare.net/LaneKawaoka/investor-weekly-news-update-april-24-2023 00:20  U.S. Inflation Eased to 5% in March 2:20    Adjusted...
Published 04/24/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - Ready to trade off money for real-life moments? In this week's podcast, we're joined by Bill Perkins, the author of Die With Zero and CEO of BrisaMax Holdings, a consulting services firm based in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He is on a mission to rescue those who over-save and don't live their life to the fullest.  He tackles maximizing memorable moments and how to...
Published 04/18/23
Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and secure a personal one-on-one call with Lane! https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club - In this week’s investor news, we talked about the real story behind foreclosed multi-family properties, the Fed’s reversing course predicting a recession later this year and in the last part we’ll share about credit card hacking. 00:36  Houston Apartment Owner Loses 3,200 Units to Foreclosure as Multifamily Feels the Heat 8:21    Investors Bide Their Time Waiting for...
Published 04/17/23