

The Wealth Elevator Podcast: Real Estate, Taxes, Investing
Lane Kawaoka, PE
๐ Get free access to our 12-module Masterclass and start your journey today at TheWealthElevator.com/master.The Wealth Elevator is your ultimate guide to financial freedom. From my humble beginnings buying small rental properties in 2009 as an W2 working engineer to becoming a general partner in over $2.1 billion in assets, we reveal the three-step wealth-building system, covering:๐ Alternative investments to diversify your portfolio๐ฐ Tax income strategies for financial independence๐ฆ Infinite banking to maximize your wealthJoin our community and get access to our free Masterclass - theWealthElevator.com/clubWelcome to those who found us through the new book! Welcome to our Ohana! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 6, 2022 โข 36min
May 2022 Monthly Market Update
Cost segregation has been a topic in the group these past days, and in this episode, Iโll be sharing some insights on cost seg and bonus depreciation.Together, in this monthโs market update, we talked about industrial investment, continued migration of US renters, top markets for multifamily, and why others are investing in student housing.View the past monthly market updates by visiting https://simplepassivecashflow.com/investorletter.0:47 Cost Seg & Bonus Depreciation2:47 Industrial Investment4:49 Interiors & Amenities for Multifamily7:13 Emergency Rental Assistance9:46 US Renters Migrate11:40 Top Markets for New Multifamily | Construction Permits | Cap Rate in Multifamily20:20 Alternative Assets22:10 Student Housing24:55 Multifamily Assets28:40 More Updates | The Easter Egg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2022 โข 22min
How to Add โPlayโ in Your Life
Play is not just for kids. Play must be incorporated into everybodyโs lifestyle, especially adults.Benefits like learning new tasks faster when itโs fun and when you are in a relaxed state, stimulating one's imagination, improving relationships, and helping you adapt and thrive in a challenging situation.Thereโs no harm in adding a dash of play to give color to your everyday life.Discover what others might be playing around with. Join our mastermind group!Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club0:56 Introduction | Background8:12 Start Living, Stop Worrying About Being Judged9:26 Why Play11:26 โPlayful Ideas for Peopleโ16:06 Quick Tips for a Playful Life18:20 Play + Investing = FUN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2022 โข 43min
What Success Means to Lane Kawaoka
When you reach your goal, youโll suddenly recall and ask yourself, โwhatโs your purpose for success?โ.Lane was interviewed by Phil Portman and he shared his mindset about success and how it is to be the โRobin Hoodโ of this modern time.Learn more about the journey towards FI (financial independence) at https://simplepassivecashflow.com/journey.5:07 What does success mean?7:02 Breaking Generational Mindset12:09 Why are people not into real estate investing?16:08 Laneโs Real Estate Investing Program18:15 Having a Mentor | Being the Mentor20:46 Skillset to be Successful in Business24:30 Learning From Mistakes28:37 Having Success Lead to Generosity35:07 Pandemic Realizations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2022 โข 46min
Raj Interviews Lane | Real Estate Investing for Working Professionals
In this video, Raj interviews Lane on how a lot of people (like hard-working professionals) commit mistakes when dealing with their retirement funds, how they decide on investments, and how they can maximize the return of their investments (especially in real estate investing).Easily grasped. Comprehensible.This will be an eye-opener for you, especially those who are just starting in navigating the path toward financial independence (F.I.).Donโt forget to join us in our investor club!Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/clubs and SIGN UP FOR FREE.3:08 How the Wealthy Create Wealth5:11 Why 401K Doesnโt Matter10:17 Passive Investing for Working Professionals14:44 Role of Mindset to Succeed in Real Estate Investing25:03 Learn About Family Office Ohana Mastermind26:24 Investing Recommendations for Working Professionals36:16 Why Real Estate Investing Is Hot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2022 โข 43min
April 2022 Monthly Market Update
Politics is not much tapped into the show but we're aware of its effects on our economy and other policies related to real estate investing.In this episode of monthly market update, we talked about the highlights that I saw from the news in the past weeks. Which includes effects of the Ukraine war on inflation, Houston market, migration trends and thereโs even a touch of crypto news.If something interests you from this presentation, bookmark it or you may check out all the past investor letters.Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/investorletter2:55 New IRS Rule: Higher Penalty- Free Withdrawals for Early Retirees7:08 US Inflation Resulting From Ukraine War12:51 Top Markets for Investors | Metros Which Led Recovery14:37 Single Family Rental Boom17:05 Multifamily Investment Growth21:43 Mortgage Lending & Renters25:16 Rising Interest Rates Mean for Apartment Cap Rates30:59 The Easter Egg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 2022 โข 55min
Coaching Call - Remote Investor Incubator Student Round Up
๐๐โ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ต ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ!!!Celebrate with us and get access to our FREE giveaway!Undoubtedly, this coaching call with Marianne is worthwhile.Due to the variety of valuable questions and information that we tackle: tax in real estate investment, short-term and long-term rentals up to exit strategy.In which, you can relate much if you went through the e-courses.Nonetheless, this is juicy and meaty in itself.๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ช๐๐ฌ: ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ@๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ณ๐น๐ผ๐.๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ฏ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฌBetter yet, join our club by visiting https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club11:33 Homeowner Fees: Charge tenants or tax deductible if itโs a short term rental?12:40 What markets to invest in?16:02 Is it ok to consider transitioning to vacation rental as an exit strategy?18:09 Real Estate Markets & The Rise of Different Sector19:38 Investing in Texas Real Estate21:27 Deal Analysis24:06 Net Yield, Net Cash on Cash & NOI26:19 How to utilize cap rate?29:45 Case Study31:15 FHA Loans on Turnkey Property35:44 Is HELOC or Non-recourse asset based loans recommended?39:05 Is it recommended to pay off a hard money loan with cash instead of refinancing?40:10 Cash Reserves in Connection to Vacancies44:04 Recommended Lenders46:43 About Umbrella Insurance47:48 Upgrading the Property48:42 Exit Strategy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2022 โข 49min
1.5M Accredited FOOM Member Coaching Call | 1031 Exchange/ Infinite banking / Goals
Most hard-working professionals worked their way to where they are today.Having a 1.5 million net worth is not an end goal rather it becomes a motivation to further scale-up.Like Eric here, an accredited investor and FOOM member, he continuously searches for a greater avenue to invest his money and expand his network.In the different stages of his life, he realizes that there are better uses of his money rather than just managing properties of his own.Better to realize it now than never!Increase your network and meet him in the mastermind group.Join https://simplepassivecashflow.com/clubMost hard-working professionals worked their way to where they are today.Having a 1.5 million net worth is not an end goal rather it becomes a motivation to further scale-up.Just like Eric here, an accredited investor and FOOM member, he continuously searches for a greater avenue to invest his money and expand his network.In the different stages of his life, he realizes that there are better uses of his money rather than just managing properties of his own.Better to realize it now than never!Increase your network and meet him in the mastermind group.Join https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club2:35 Overview of Ericโs Profile and Investments10:35 Starting Investment With Friends13:49 Reasons for Transitioning From Being a Traditional Landlord to Real Investor17:09 Is 1031 an option?20:23 Tip When Selling a Property22:08 Plan of Action28:00 What it takes to be a principal?32:57 Life and Lessons as an Investor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2022 โข 50min
Coaching Call - Accredited Investor/Pilot | Military Retirement | Infinite Banking
Retirement funds. Does everyone need it or not?Unfortunately, most w2 workers think that retirement funds are the only way to go to live and survive in the future.Technically, it can help you financially but there are other means towards financial freedom.In this coaching call episode, letโs talk to Nick, an accredited investor, whoโs possibly taking money out of his retirement account towards a more yielding investment to get to financial freedom.Donโt forget to join us in our club.Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club and hang out with us while we learn from each other.3:01 Nickโs Background | W2 Job | Work Benefits10:17 Financial Statement Overview12:45 Spouse as a Real Estate Professional18:19 Advantages of Renting23:44 Liquidity & Investments34:18 Plan of Action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2022 โข 25min
Non-qualifying Home Mortgages and HELOCS With Benson Pang
Are you a business owner planning to buy your dream home?In todayโs episode, we are joined by Benson Pang, an ex-Engineer (just like Lane) and founder of NestMade Mortgage to talk about lending options and how you can qualify for big mortgages to purchase your dream home.This is valuable especially if youโre a business owner or real estate investor that are diligent in legally minimizing your taxes.Check out our tax guides, visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/tax/0:26 Valuable Tip When Buying Your Home5:17 A Business Owner Having a Hard Time Obtaining a Home6:53 Lending Options for Business Owners11:11 What to do when youโre in an end game and you want to buy your dream $5M + home?13:32 Can one avail of a HELOC when buying a home in cash?19:46 Another Option: Business Loan to Pay for a Home in Cash. Is it possible?21:08 Advantage of Infinite Banking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 2022 โข 27min
March 2022 Monthly Market Update
In this episode of Monthly Market Update, Lane talks about current events that are impactful in real estate investing, the multifamily markets, and how apartment occupancy is on the upward trend despite the migration situation of people from one state to another. Watch the past episodes and stay updated!Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/investorletter/1:08 Teaching Points6:46 Multifamily Markets and Construction9:46 Proposed Legislation in New York13:16 Record Breaking Rental Market18:11 U-Haul Growth Index: Texas is the No.1 Growth State of 202120:48 Top States People Move To and From21:45 Apartment Occupancy Continues to Push Upward27:30 Personal Current Events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


