EP341 The Wealth Elevator with Lane Kawaoka

A Canadian Investing in the U.S. with Glen Sutherland

Lane Kawaoka shares his journey in real estate investing, which began in 2009 when he bought a home in Seattle while working as an engineer. He soon realized the potential of cash flow by renting out his property and later expanded into buying rental properties in secondary markets like Birmingham, Atlanta, and Indianapolis for better rental value ratios. Initially, he managed single-family homes and experimented with turnkey properties for remote investing. However, as he scaled to 11 properties, he faced issues with tenant turnover and maintenance, prompting a shift toward larger multi-family investments and syndications. Lane emphasizes investing in landlord-friendly red states and secondary or tertiary markets with strong rent and job growth. Over time, he moved from single-family homes to syndications, which allowed him to connect with higher-net-worth investors and family offices. He advocates building a network once reaching a certain financial level and recommends taking calculated steps rather than waiting for a "big deal" to build momentum in investing. His approach highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with successful peers, saving, and reinvesting as he transitioned from small properties to larger, more scalable investments. Lane Kawaoka Here is the mp3s! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fwC65sBVMgICTpFkP4kzVZFkHbqi3mfuxTHoetafS7s/edit?usp=sharing