The Wealth Elevator Podcast: Real Estate, Taxes, Investing

Lane Kawaoka, PE
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May 6, 2022 โ€ข 36min

May 2022 Monthly Market Update

Cost segregation has been a topic in the group these past days, and in this episode, Iโ€™ll be sharing some insights on cost seg and bonus depreciation.Together, in this monthโ€™s 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.
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May 3, 2022 โ€ข 22min

How to Add โ€œPlayโ€ in Your Life

Play is not just for kids. Play must be incorporated into everybodyโ€™s lifestyle, especially adults.Benefits like learning new tasks faster when itโ€™s 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.Thereโ€™s 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 โ€˜Playful Ideas for Peopleโ€™16:06 Quick Tips for a Playful Life18:20 Play + Investing = FUN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 26, 2022 โ€ข 43min

What Success Means to Lane Kawaoka

When you reach your goal, youโ€™ll suddenly recall and ask yourself, โ€œwhatโ€™s 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 โ€˜Robin 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 Laneโ€™s 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.
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Apr 19, 2022 โ€ข 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.).Donโ€™t 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 Doesnโ€™t 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.
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Apr 11, 2022 โ€ข 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 thereโ€™s 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.
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Apr 5, 2022 โ€ข 55min

Coaching Call - Remote Investor Incubator Student Round Up

๐—œ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ!!!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.๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—”๐—ช๐—”๐—ฌ: ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ@๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ณ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„.๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸฌBetter yet, join our club by visiting https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club11:33 Homeowner Fees: Charge tenants or tax deductible if itโ€™s 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.
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Mar 29, 2022 โ€ข 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 Ericโ€™s 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.
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Mar 22, 2022 โ€ข 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, letโ€™s talk to Nick, an accredited investor, whoโ€™s possibly taking money out of his retirement account towards a more yielding investment to get to financial freedom.Donโ€™t 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 Nickโ€™s 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.
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Mar 15, 2022 โ€ข 25min

Non-qualifying Home Mortgages and HELOCS With Benson Pang

Are you a business owner planning to buy your dream home?In todayโ€™s 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 youโ€™re 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 youโ€™re 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.
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Mar 4, 2022 โ€ข 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.

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