In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Lane Kawaoka, a former engineer who broke free from the traditional 9-to-5 grind to achieve financial independence through real estate. After spending 12 years in engineering, Lane realized that the conventional path—working hard, saving in a 401(k), and hoping for a comfortable retirement—wasn’t the key to true wealth. Instead, he started investing in rental properties while working his W-2 job, gradually shifting from passive to active investing.
Today, Lane has invested in over $2 billion worth of real estate and owns or has a stake in more than 10,000 rental units. But this episode isn’t just about his impressive portfolio—it’s about challenging the status quo. Lane shares the mental hurdles of leaving a stable career, the struggles of early investments, and how he navigated real estate deals that didn’t go as planned. He also calls out common financial myths, including the overpriced guru programs that promise wealth but often underdeliver.
Lane Kawaoka is a former civil engineer who left his 9-to-5 job to become a full-time real estate investor. Starting with a handful of rental properties, he now manages investments in over 10,000 units and has been involved in $2 billion worth of real estate transactions. He is also a podcast host, author, and educator, helping others break free from the traditional financial system to achieve financial freedom.
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I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
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Crime Junkie
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