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June 6, 2025 42 mins

📘 Overview of the Episode:

In this episode, host Derek Dombeck interviews Lane Kawaoka, a former engineer turned real estate syndicator and the creator of the Wealth Elevator framework. Lane shares his journey from purchasing his first rental property while working a demanding job, to building a massive portfolio of over 10,000 multifamily units. He dives into how he transitioned from single-family investing to large-scale syndications, what to look for in deals, and why understanding your stage in the "wealth elevator" is crucial for long-term financial success.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

  • Start small, but think long-term: Lane began with a single rental and scaled up over time using savings and intentional investing.

  • Scalability matters: Owning multiple single-family rentals can become a headache. Larger syndications can offer more passive income and less chaos.

  • Vet syndicators rigorously: Learn the underwriting basics and ask the right questions before investing.

  • Know your floor in the Wealth Elevator: Your financial stage determines what strategy you should follow.

  • Real estate isn't always sunshine: Lane and Derek discuss real-world losses and how learning through failure is part of the journey.

  • Now is the time to look for value: Post-correction markets often bring the best opportunities if you’re prepared.

🎧 Why Should You Listen?

Whether you're new to real estate or an experienced investor, this episode offers rare insights into:

  • The mindset shift needed to scale wealth

  • Vetting deals and sponsors like a pro

  • Strategies to protect and grow your assets as you ascend in net worth

  • Real talk on market cycles and learning from downturns

You’ll also hear practical breakdowns of what it’s like to move from a W-2 job into full-time real estate investing and how to avoid common traps along the way.

📌 Relevant Topics Discussed:

  • Lane’s early investing journey (SFH to duplexes)

  • Long-distance turnkey rentals

  • Transiti

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