In this powerhouse episode of the Massive Passive Cashflow Podcast, host Gary Wilson sits down with real estate investor, engineer-turned-syndicator, and author Lane Kawaoka to break down how everyday professionals can transition from small rental properties to large-scale multifamily syndications — and ultimately build generational wealth.

If you're serious about escaping the "trade time for money" trap and scaling into true passive income, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

1️⃣ The First Rental Property Is the Hardest — But It Changes Everything
Lane shares how he bought his first property in 2009 while working as an engineer, turning a primary residence into a rental. That first taste of cash flow, appreciation, mortgage paydown, and tax benefits sparked a trajectory that would eventually lead to acquiring over $2 billion in apartments.

2️⃣ Why Single-Family Rentals Eventually Stop Scaling
While single-family homes are a great starting point, Lane explains why they become inefficient once you're targeting $10K–$20K per month in passive income. With scattered properties, higher management headaches, and limited tax leverage, scaling becomes difficult.

3️⃣ The Wealth Elevator Framework
Lane outlines his book, The Wealth Elevator, which breaks down wealth building into stages:

• Basement: Debt-heavy, low income (focus on financial stability first)
  
  

• First Floor: Non-accredited investors building net worth through rental properties
  
  

• Second Floor: Accredited investors accessing syndications and tax advantages
  
  

• Third Floor & Beyond: Family office mindset, legacy planning, and capital stewardship
  
  

The key shift? Moving from asset accumulation to capital allocation strategy.

• Website: http://thewealthelevator.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekawaoka

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthelevator

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthElevator

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In this episode, Gary is joined by Niyi Adewole, a former Fortune 500 Director of Strategic Accounts who made the leap from corporate leadership into full-time real estate entrepreneurship.

Today, Niyi dedicates his work to helping both new and experienced investors achieve financial freedom through strategic real estate investing. He currently manages a portfolio of 25+ long-term rental units and 10 short-term rentals, and brings real-world experience on how to scale intelligently while balancing risk, cash flow, and long-term growth.

Niyi shares insights from his own journey—what it took to walk away from corporate life, how he built and scaled his portfolio, and the key lessons he's learned along the way. His practical approach to investing, combined with a big-picture focus on financial independence, makes this conversation especially valuable for investors at any stage.

If you're looking to build wealth through real estate, scale your investments with intention, and create a path toward lasting financial freedom, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

• Niyi Adewole's journey from corporate sales to real estate investing
  
  

• House hacking as a starting strategy for new investors
  
  

• Why investor-friendly agents dramatically shorten the learning curve
  
  

• How cost segregation and bonus depreciation work (in plain English)
  
  

• Using short-term rentals as a powerful tax strategy
  
  

• The difference between depreciation and "paper losses"
  
  

• Market selection: why Atlanta stands out long-term
  
  

• Rules of thumb like the 0.8% rule and the 15% STR rule
  
  

• Tools investors use to analyze deals quickly and efficiently
  
  

• The importance of building a real estate-backed retirement plan
  
  

• Why starting small—and starting now—matters more than perfection

• Email: Niyi@ekabohome.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekabohome

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niyiadewole

• Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@ekabohome

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-iogGt9tlPsMDFKB7B-1Q

Attention Investors and Agents:

Are you ready to scale your real estate business and connect with like-minded professionals?

👉 Visit Join GIA Team | The Global Investor Agent Team to unlock powerful tools, training, and growth strategies—and book your FREE consultation today.

📘 Grab our book: Global Investor Agent: How Do You Thrive, Not Just Survive, in a Market Shift?
➡️ Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3SV0khX

🎓 Join Monday Night Live (MNL): Our free weekly class for agents and investors—packed with proven, real-world tactics.
➡️ Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sNMjT-5DTIakCFO2ronDCg

If you're a licensed real estate agent who wants to work with serious investors, grow your business, and build true financial freedom—let's talk.

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Discover how the Global Investor Agent Team can help you scale faster and smarter.

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In this episode of the Massive Passive Cashflow Podcast, host Gary Wilson sits down with Robert Howell, affordable housing investor and founder of Howell & Sons, to unpack one of the most overlooked—but impactful—real estate niches today: mobile home parks and land-home package investing.

Robert shares how he pivoted from global event marketing during COVID into real estate investing, starting with affordable housing and eventually scaling into mobile home parks and HUD-certified land-home developments. What began as a necessity quickly evolved into a mission-driven business focused on profitability, scalability, and expanding homeownership opportunities across the U.S.

This conversation dives deep into how investors can generate long-term passive income while solving the affordable housing crisis—without sacrificing returns.

• How Robert transitioned from Coca-Cola event marketing into real estate during COVID
  
  

• Why mobile home parks and land-home packages are powerful wealth-building assets
  
  

• The difference between owning mobile home parks vs. selling land-home packages
  
  

• How HUD certification unlocks FHA, USDA, and VA financing for buyers
  
  

• Why 90% of Robert's buyers are first-time homeowners
  
  

• How to find off-market land deals using direct mail, texting, cold calling, and realtor partnerships
  
  

• The due diligence checklist that protects investors and ensures consistent results
  
  

• Why affordable housing is a resilient investment—even during market shifts
  
  

• Real-life stories of families achieving homeownership through manufactured housing
  
  

• What the future holds for affordable housing and mobile home investing
  
  

• How investors can partner, fund deals, or learn the model through education
  
  

• Phone: 864-293-2798 (Call or Text)

• Email: robertlewishowell@gmail.com

• Website: howellandsons.com

• Podcast: Purpose Driven Investor

Attention Investors and Agents:

Are you ready to scale your real estate business and connect with like-minded professionals?

👉 Visit Join GIA Team | The Global Investor Agent Team to unlock powerful tools, training, and growth strategies—and book your FREE consultation today.

📘 Grab our book: Global Investor Agent: How Do You Thrive, Not Just Survive, in a Market Shift?
➡️ Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3SV0khX

🎓 Join Monday Night Live (MNL): Our free weekly class for agents and investors—packed with proven, real-world tactics.
➡️ Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sNMjT-5DTIakCFO2ronDCg

If you're a licensed real estate agent who wants to work with serious investors, grow your business, and build true financial freedom—let's talk.

📅 Schedule your 1-on-1 strategy call with Gary:
https://calendly.com/strategy1-on-1/30min

Discover how the Global Investor Agent Team can help you scale faster and smarter.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow, and share the Massive Passive Cashflow Podcast! Your support helps us bring on more industry-leading experts like Robert Howell and continue providing real-world strategies to help you build true, long-term wealth through real estate.