Episode 540: Real Estate Investing Taught Me This About Cash Flow

Let’s talk money, investing, content creation, and the deeper meaning of success.
In this powerful episode, we dive into what real estate investing really means—beyond the flashy headlines. We're joined by Lane Kawaoka, a former Licensed Professional Civil/Industrial Engineer who left the 9-5 grind to build his financial empire through real estate and help others do the same through his Passive Investor Accelerator & Mastermind.
 
Lane started investing in 2009 right out of college in Seattle, grinding it out as a “ramen-eating cheapo.” Over time, he learned the crucial difference between cash flow investing and appreciation investing—and that changed everything. Lane now owns 11+ single-family rentals across Birmingham, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Pennsylvania.
This episode is for creators, investors, and entrepreneurs who want to learn what it really takes to build wealth, use money as a tool, and make content that reflects a financially abundant lifestyle.
 
We explore:
 
- Why money isn't everything—but it means something. 
- How creators and podcasters can align their brand with real wealth-building strategies. 
- Whether real estate is actually hard or easier than it looks. 
- What adversity taught Lane and how he used it to level up. 
- Why schools fail at teaching investing—and how you can take ownership of your financial literacy. 
- Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, this one will shift your mindset.


Chapters:
 
0:00 – Introduction
0:38 – What is the importance of money?
4:45 – Understanding real estate investing & content creation
13:59 – Is real estate tremendously hard or easy?
17:13 – Overcoming adversity: Lane’s story
22:17 – What does “The Wealth Elevator” mean?
27:50 – Why don’t schools teach investing and saving?
32:45 – What 2025 looks like for Lane & business

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