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Your First Rental Property: Build Passive Income Without Becoming a Landlord

Your First Rental Property: Build Passive Income Without Becoming a Landlord

Written by: Lane Kawaoka
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Welcome to Your First Rental—the podcast for high-earning professionals and business owners who want to build passive income without dealing with tenants, toilets, or quitting their day job.


🎁 Start your journey with Lane’s free Remote Rental eCourse at theWealthElevator.com/firstdeal


Host Lane Kawaoka bought his first rental in 2009 while still working as an engineer. By 2015, he owned 11 rentals and has since participated in over $2.1 billion in real estate acquisitions.


This podcast is where Lane gives back, breaking down real estate investing into simple, actionable steps so you can buy cash-flowing properties remotely, avoid newbie mistakes, and finally stop trading time for money.

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Episodes
  • Top Questions to Ask Your Turnkey Real Estate Provider
    Jan 2 2026

    📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/firstdeal


    🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club


    In this episode, the host addresses a series of 22 critical questions to ask turnkey real estate providers to ensure successful property investment. Topics include understanding the structure of the provider's company, their processes, financing options, property inspections, and the importance of due diligence. The video emphasizes the necessity of interviewing providers, learning through conversation, and fine-tuning one's BS detector to avoid pitfalls. Viewers will learn how to approach turnkey real estate investments critically and strategically to mitigate risks and make informed decisions.


    00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Video

    00:16 Importance of Interviewing Turnkey Providers

    00:59 Detailed Breakdown of Key Questions

    02:35 Financing and Inspection Considerations

    04:22 Understanding the Turnkey Process

    06:36 Evaluating Turnkey Providers

    09:56 Final Thoughts and Action Plan


    Connect with me:

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

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWealthElevator

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWealthElevator


    Lane Kawaoka is a developer and multi-family syndicator who owns 10,000+ rental units and is the leader of “Hui Deal Pipeline Club” which has acquired over $2.1 Billion AUM of real estate by syndicating over $200 Million Dollars of private equity and most importantly distributed more than $45M back to our investors since 2016.


    Check out our Top-50 Investing Podcast, The Wealth Elevator.

    To help you get started grab our remote rental ecourse at theWealthElevator.com/firstdeal. The preceding is not tax, legal, or investment advice, nor an offer to sell securities or investment products. Always make informed decisions with professional guidance.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    11 mins
  • 10 31 Exchange: Repositioning Real Estate Investments for Better Cash Flow
    Dec 5 2025

    📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/firstdeal


    🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club


    In today's episode, the focus is on a real estate investor's personal portfolio and the strategic decisions made to enhance cash flow. The host shares details of a significant transition involving a series of property sales and purchases spanning from October 2015. Dubbed the '10 31 Orama,' this phase aimed at increasing monthly cash flow from $1,000 to over $3,000 by trading less profitable properties for better ones. Key topics include the importance of Return on Deployable Equity (ROE), strategies to maintain financial buffers in rental investments, and the challenges and lessons learned in navigating Fannie Mae loan processes. The discussion also touches on pitfalls in the due-diligence process and best practices for managing 10 31 exchanges. The episode culminates with the host's current focus on writing a book to guide new investors in their first rental property purchase and an invitation for interested individuals to get involved.


    00:00 Introduction to My Personal Portfolio

    00:12 The 10 31 Orama Explained

    00:36 Seattle Real Estate Market Insights

    01:04 Repositioning Investments for Better Returns

    02:10 Challenges and Strategies in Real Estate Investing

    04:00 Navigating the 10 31 Exchange Process

    05:00 Conclusion and Future Plans

    Connect with me:

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

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWealthElevator

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWealthElevator


    Lane Kawaoka is a developer and multi-family syndicator who owns 10,000+ rental units and is the leader of “Hui Deal Pipeline Club” which has acquired over $2.1 Billion AUM of real estate by syndicating over $200 Million Dollars of private equity and most importantly distributed more than $45M back to our investors since 2016.


    Check out our Top-50 Investing Podcast, The Wealth Elevator.

    To help you get started grab our remote rental ecourse at theWealthElevator.com/firstdeal. The preceding is not tax, legal, or investment advice, nor an offer to sell securities or investment products. Always make informed decisions with professional guidance.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    5 mins
  • Navigating BiggerPockets: Tips for Passive Real Estate Investors
    Nov 19 2025

    📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/firstdeal


    🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club


    In this video, I discuss how to effectively use BiggerPockets as a passive real estate investor. I'll share insights on why it's important to take advice from the forums with a grain of salt and highlight the difference between active and passive investors. While BiggerPockets is a fantastic resource, it's essential to recognize that many vocal users are seasoned pros in real estate. Despite this, I'll explain why real estate remains the best investment vehicle and how even lukewarm deals can outperform the stock market. Join me as I share personal experiences and valuable tips for navigating the world of real estate investment as a passive investor.


    00:00 Introduction to Using BiggerPockets Wisely

    00:15 Evaluating Personal Investment Strategy

    00:35 Understanding BiggerPockets Community Dynamics

    00:57 The Reality of Passive Investing

    01:26 Conclusion and Key Takeaways


    Connect with me:

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

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWealthElevator

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWealthElevator


    Lane Kawaoka is a developer and multi-family syndicator who owns 10,000+ rental units and is the leader of “Hui Deal Pipeline Club” which has acquired over $2.1 Billion AUM of real estate by syndicating over $200 Million Dollars of private equity and most importantly distributed more than $45M back to our investors since 2016.


    Check out our Top-50 Investing Podcast, The Wealth Elevator.

    To help you get started grab our remote rental ecourse at theWealthElevator.com/firstdeal. The preceding is not tax, legal, or investment advice, nor an offer to sell securities or investment products. Always make informed decisions with professional guidance.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2 mins
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