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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

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
  • Capital Expenditures Demystified: Strategies for Accurate Property Underwriting
    Sep 11 2025

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


    In this episode, we dive deep into Capital Expenditures (CapEx) assumptions for property underwriting. You'll learn what CapEx is and how it differs from repairs and maintenance. We discuss three methods to calculate CapEx: using one month's rent, using 10-15% of your income, and creating a lifecycle cost analysis spreadsheet. The host also shares tips on financing upfront repairs to manage costs and ensure long-term savings. Don't miss the valuable action plan provided at the end to help you accurately reflect CapEx in your property analysis.


    00:00 Introduction to Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

    00:10 Understanding CapEx and Its Importance

    00:52 Calculating CapEx: Three Methods

    01:17 Pro Tips for Managing CapEx

    02:01 Building Your Own CapEx Spreadsheet

    02:39 Final Thoughts and Action Plan

    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.

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    3 mins
  • Why I Sold My Seattle Rentals: Calculating Return on Equity - Real Estate Investing Tips
    Aug 20 2025

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


    In this episode, Lane discusses his decision to sell his Seattle rental properties despite the recent market appreciation and tech money influx. He explains the concept of Return on Equity (ROE) and its importance in evaluating real estate investments. Lane shares specific metrics and calculations, revealing that a 2% ROE from his Seattle properties was insufficient compared to other investment opportunities. He emphasizes the need to analyze and leverage 'lazy money' in real estate portfolios to achieve better returns. Lane concludes with actionable advice for investors to evaluate their properties systematically to optimize financial performance.


    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

    00:06 Seattle Real Estate Market Insights

    00:26 Evaluating Property Performance

    00:49 The Concept of Return on Equity (ROE)

    01:42 Decision to Sell and Reinvest

    02:28 Action Plan for Investors

    02:46 Conclusion and Call to Action

    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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    3 mins
  • What Real Estate Investors Can Learn from Settlers of Catan
    Jul 25 2025


    In this episode, we discuss the importance of balancing work and play, using 'Settlers of Catan' as a metaphor for real estate investing. The video explores common regrets of those nearing the end of their lives and the necessity of having fun. We delve into the parallels between the strategy of the game and real estate investing, breaking down how different stages of investments mirror the game's resource requirements. Practical investment tips and exit strategies are also provided, along with an action plan to avoid analysis paralysis and encourage finding a mentor.


    00:00 Introduction: A Different Kind of Topic

    00:07 The Importance of Play

    00:44 Settlers of Catan: The Game Everyone Should Know

    02:05 Real Estate Investing Lessons from Catan

    03:05 Strategic Investing: Planning for the End Game

    03:19 Common Pitfalls and Lessons Learned

    05:10 Action Plan and Conclusion

    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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    6 mins
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