330: [Lane Kawaoka] Building Your Business for Your Family
Tue Feb 03 2026
This episode with Lane Kawaoka outlines a strategic wealth-building framework focused on concentrating capital, not diversifying it, especially for newer investors to reach critical mass. The key strategy involves leveraging the "1% Rule" for cash-flowing rentals and viewing homeownership as a valuable "forced piggy bank" for the non-wealthy. The long-term goal is to climb the "Wealth Elevator," transitioning from actively managing small properties to operating as the "Chief Investment Officer" of a passive, large-scale commercial asset portfolio.
Links:
https://theWealthElevator.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekawaoka/
We talked about:
//The one money mistake everyone makes and how to fix it immediately.
//Why the traditional advice on real estate is often wrong.
//The system for turning a passive income stream into a real, durable asset.
//The secret to surviving market downturns without panic-selling.
Key Moments with Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:48 - Lane's Start: How being "homeless" and living off the company dime fueled early wealth.
04:42 - The Pitfall of Scaling: Why managing 11 rental properties became a chore.
09:38 - Advice for the Sandwich Generation: The barrier to entry for a $100K rental property.
11:09 - The 1% Rule and how to find investment properties that cash flow.
16:15 - How to choose your market: Defining A, B, and C-class areas.
23:08 - Understanding Syndications
34:36 - The Future of Investing & Why Concentration is Necessary for Growth.
36:45 - Final 4 Questions.
41:30 - The importance of accountability and hiring a committed coach.
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Episode 330
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DISCLAIMER: I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor. The content in this audio are for educational purposes only. You must do your own research and make the best choice for you. Investing of any kind involves risk. While it is possible to minimize risk, your investments are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. If you need advice, please contact a qualified CPA, CFP, an attorney, insurance agent, financial advisor, or the appropriate professional for the subject you would like help with.
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This episode with Lane Kawaoka outlines a strategic wealth-building framework focused on concentrating capital, not diversifying it, especially for newer investors to reach critical mass. The key strategy involves leveraging the "1% Rule" for cash-flowing rentals and viewing homeownership as a valuable "forced piggy bank" for the non-wealthy. The long-term goal is to climb the "Wealth Elevator," transitioning from actively managing small properties to operating as the "Chief Investment Officer" of a passive, large-scale commercial asset portfolio. Links: https://theWealthElevator.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekawaoka/ We talked about: //The one money mistake everyone makes and how to fix it immediately. //Why the traditional advice on real estate is often wrong. //The system for turning a passive income stream into a real, durable asset. //The secret to surviving market downturns without panic-selling. Key Moments with Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:48 - Lane's Start: How being "homeless" and living off the company dime fueled early wealth. 04:42 - The Pitfall of Scaling: Why managing 11 rental properties became a chore. 09:38 - Advice for the Sandwich Generation: The barrier to entry for a $100K rental property. 11:09 - The 1% Rule and how to find investment properties that cash flow. 16:15 - How to choose your market: Defining A, B, and C-class areas. 23:08 - Understanding Syndications 34:36 - The Future of Investing & Why Concentration is Necessary for Growth. 36:45 - Final 4 Questions. 41:30 - The importance of accountability and hiring a committed coach. __________ Follow Me: Website: https://aboutthatwallet.com Episode 330 -- DISCLAIMER: I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor. The content in this audio are for educational purposes only. You must do your own research and make the best choice for you. Investing of any kind involves risk. While it is possible to minimize risk, your investments are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. If you need advice, please contact a qualified CPA, CFP, an attorney, insurance agent, financial advisor, or the appropriate professional for the subject you would like help with. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/about-that-wallet/donations