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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
  • Navigating Turnkey Real Estate Investing: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls
    Jul 11 2025


    In this episode, Lane discusses the importance of subscribing and reviewing the podcast to help it get featured on iTunes. He delves into his personal experience with turnkey property investing, including what turnkey providers do, the pros and cons of working with them, and how to vet potential companies. Lane also covers various methods of acquiring turnkey properties, such as working directly with providers, using marketers, and employing a hybrid approach. Additionally, he answers listener questions about investing strategies, 1031 exchanges, and the viability of REITs and crowdfunding. Tune in for advice and insights on building a profitable real estate portfolio.


    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Promotion

    00:32 Personal Real Estate Journey

    00:49 Understanding Turnkey Investing

    01:49 Turnkey Providers: Pros and Cons

    04:43 Finding Reliable Turnkey Providers

    10:40 Alternative Buying Methods

    13:27 Investment Strategies and Tips

    17:19 Listener Questions and Advice

    21:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    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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    22 mins
  • Should I Buy All-Cash or with Leverage?
    Jun 27 2025

    In this episode, Lane discusses the importance of subscribing and reviewing the podcast to help it get featured on iTunes. He delves into his personal experience with turnkey property investing, including what turnkey providers do, the pros and cons of working with them, and how to vet potential companies. Lane also covers various methods of acquiring turnkey properties, such as working directly with providers, using marketers, and employing a hybrid approach. Additionally, he answers listener questions about investing strategies, 1031 exchanges, and the viability of REITs and crowdfunding. Tune in for advice and insights on building a profitable real estate portfolio.


    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Promotion

    00:32 Personal Real Estate Journey

    00:49 Understanding Turnkey Investing

    01:49 Turnkey Providers: Pros and Cons

    04:43 Finding Reliable Turnkey Providers

    10:40 Alternative Buying Methods

    13:27 Investment Strategies and Tips

    17:19 Listener Questions and Advice


    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
  • Understanding Rent to Value Ratio: A Guide for Real Estate Investors
    Jun 13 2025

    In this episode, the speaker discusses the rent to value ratio, a crucial metric for evaluating rental properties and investments. By dividing the monthly rent by the purchase price, investors can quickly filter potential properties, much like swiping on a dating app. The speaker explains the importance of focusing on properties with around a 1% rent to value ratio, while cautioning against low-priced properties with seemingly attractive ratios due to potential tenant issues and higher vacancies. Personal anecdotes highlight the benefits of investing in higher-class areas. The speaker also touches on other metrics like Cap rate and gross rent multipliers, advises on suitable neighborhoods, and underscores the need for a balanced portfolio. Key tips include creating a spreadsheet to vet properties and understanding the nuances in different property classes.


    00:00 Introduction to Rent-to-Value Ratio

    00:17 Calculating Rent-to-Value Ratio

    00:40 Using Rent-to-Value Ratio as a Filter

    01:47 Comparing Different Properties

    02:14 Challenges with Lower Priced Properties

    02:57 Advantages of Higher Priced Properties

    03:37 Personal Strategy and Loan Considerations

    04:14 Alternative Metrics and Graph Analysis

    05:07 Understanding Market Trends

    06:26 Personal Philosophy and Investment Tips

    07:42 Diversification and Market Conditions

    08:58 Final Thoughts and Action Items

    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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    10 mins

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