Lane Kawaoka, PE

The Wealth Elevator Podcast: Real Estate, Taxes, Investing

Business EN ↓ 516 episodes

🎓 Get free access to our 12-module Masterclass and start your journey today at TheWealthElevator.com/m aster . 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: 🚀 Alternative investments to diversify your portfolio 💰 Tax income strategies for financial independence 🏦 Infinite banking to maximize your wealth Join our community and get access to our free Masterclass...

Author

Lane Kawaoka, PE

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.thewealthelevator.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Interest Rates Just Dropped—Is Now the Time to Buy Real Estate? Expert Insights from ITR Economics 23.09.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In this episode, we sit down with a...

Asset Protection with Scott Royal Smith 09.09.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In this episode, we talk with Scott...

Live Coaching Call 28-year-old net worth under $100,000 26.08.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In this episode, we conduct a live...

Mid-Year 2025 Market Recap: 100% Bonus Depreciation, supply/demand 12.08.2025

****For an academic understanding of cap rate movements, check out minute 17 from this video here: https://youtu.be/ueCl6Zyl16o 📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a...

Bitcoin = Digital Gold? With Pierre Rochard 29.07.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In today's podcast episode, our hos...

Mastering Due Diligence on Multifamily Syndication Deals - Webinar Replay 15.07.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In this episode, we delve into the...

Is Buying a Home to Live In a Smart Investment Strategy? 01.07.2025

If you’d like a free copy of the book, just email us at team@thewealthelevator.com and tell us how you found us. In today's podcast, we delve into the financial implications of buying a home to live in versus renting and investing. The host introduces the concept of the 'wealth elevator' as described in their book, which categorizes different financial stages and offers tailored advice....

Advanced Tax Strategies for Business Owners | Home Office Deductions, Augusta Rule, and More 06.06.2025

If you’d like a free copy of the book, just email us at team@thewealthelevator.com and tell us how you found us. In this episode, we dive deep into various tax strategies tailored specifically for business owners. We cover essential topics such as home office deductions, the Augusta Rule, paying your kids on payroll, Solo 401(k)s, and advanced strategies like captive insurance. The first...

The Hidden Downsides of Real Estate Syndications 03.06.2025

We explore the downsides of investing passively in real estate syndications and why you might instead consider investing in smaller rental properties on your own. We discuss limited control, investment illiquidity, high minimum investments, and operational challenges. Despite these cons, we also briefly touch upon the advantages of syndications such as diversification and tax benefits. We highligh...

They Can Sue You… How the Wealthy Protect Assets: Bridge Trusts & Offshore Entities 20.05.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club Understanding Asset Protection and...

Why You Shouldn't Rescue Old Deals, Tariff Impacts, REIT Platform Risks, What If the GP Dies? 06.05.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club [Wealth Elevator Office Hours] In t...

Syndication Cram School Part 8: Investor Philosophy 22.04.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In this podcast episode, we replay...

Maximizing Retirement Plans and LP tips 15.04.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club Managing qualified retirement plans...

Mastering Your Career and Securing Job Opportunities | Interview with Madeline Mann 08.04.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In this episode of Wealth Elevator,...

The 4 Ways Real Estate Makes You Money (30% ROI With Real Numbers!) 01.04.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In today's podcast, we break down t...

New Deal Desk: Vetting Deals and Operators 25.03.2025

In this episode, we delve into the challenges of transitioning from owning rental properties to investing in syndications, private placements, and private funds. Our host discusses common pitfalls, the importance of due diligence, and introduces the Deal Desk offering – a service designed to help investors vet potential deals and operators. Learn how the Deal Desk can assist you in scrutinizing op...

2.5M Net Worth Coaching Call: Sell the rentals? 17.03.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In this coaching session, Lane advi...

2025 Trends: Real Estate, Economic Shifts, and Investment Strategies 11.03.2025

In this episode, we delve deep into the anticipated trends for 2025 and beyond, focusing on various economic shifts, commercial and residential real estate dynamics, and macroeconomic factors. We explore the impact of Trump's tariffs, inflation, interest rates, and the resulting effects on different asset classes like Class A, B, and C real estate. We also discuss strategies for investors in an ev...

Revisiting My First Podcast: 9 Years Later, What’s Changed? 04.03.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In this sentimental episode, the ve...

Angel Investing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to High-Growth Investments 25.02.2025

Everything I know is laid out in my  book  and this 12-module  Masterclass , available for you to watch on-demand. To get free access go here. In this episode, the host speaks with his mentor Cliff, an experienced investor in the venture capital, tech, and angel investing spaces. They discuss the importance of having multiple mentors and diversifying investments beyond real estate i...

Net Present Value Method in Retirement Planning 18.02.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In this podcast episode, the host d...

Why New Investors Should Avoid 'Sexy' Investments and Focus on Real Estate 11.02.2025

Everything I know is laid out in my  book  and this 12-module  Masterclass , available for you to watch on-demand. To get free access go here. Differing symbolic meanings of money in relationships, influenced by Gary Chapman and Dr. John Gottman. The episode also strongly advises new investors against high-risk 'sexy' investments like crypto, citing the value of stable and reliable...

The Truth About 401k Fees: What Your Advisor Won’t Tell You with Chris Miles 04.02.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club In this episode, ex-financial plann...

Tax Benefits: Real Estate Syndication vs Crowdfunding vs REIT 28.01.2025

📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club Deduct property improvements over 2...

Goal-Setting Masterclass Inspired by Tony Robbins 21.01.2025

Everything I know is laid out in my  book  and this 12-module  Masterclass , available for you to watch on-demand. Join us live from the Annual Goals Seminar at the Wealth Elevator retreat. In this comprehensive video, we delve into practical strategies for goal-setting, drawing inspiration from Tony Robbins and other successful coaches. Learn how to get clear, focused, and committe...

Listen to the The Wealth Elevator Podcast: Real Estate, Taxes, Investing podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.