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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
  • Mindset, Money & Real Estate: From Competition to Collaboration
    Oct 23 2025

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


    In this episode, we dive into the impact of mindset and money in real estate investing. We compare the past caste system to modern financial divides and share personal experiences transitioning from single-family homes to apartments. Learn the importance of collaboration over competition and gain actionable insights into networking with an abundance mindset in the real estate community. Concluding with a practical action plan, this talk encourages building synergies and fostering helpful relationships.


    00:00 Introduction and Importance of Reviews

    00:02 Mindset and Money: The Modern Caste System

    00:20 Starting in Real Estate: My Journey

    00:36 Challenges in Wholesaling and Bird Dogging

    01:03 Competition in Rental Investments

    01:20 The Scarcity Mindset in Real Estate

    01:39 Shifting to a Collaborative Approach

    01:57 The View from the Top: Investing in Apartments

    02:19 The Abundance Mindset and Success

    02:57 Action Plan for Real Estate Success

    03:30 Conclusion and Farewell

    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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    4 mins
  • Top 7 Books Every Passive Real Estate Investor Should Read
    Oct 2 2025

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


    In this episode, we explore essential reads from a passive investor's perspective. The host shares recommendations, including four critical real estate books: 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', 'Millionaire Real Estate Investor', 'Cashflow Quadrant', and 'Equity Happens'. Additionally, three top business books are suggested: 'The Four-Hour Work Week', 'E-Myth', and 'Think and Grow Rich'. The episode emphasizes the importance of taking action alongside reading and offers an action plan to get started in real estate investing. Visit simplepassivecashflow.com for more resources and to support the site through affiliate links.


    00:00 Introduction to Passive Investing

    00:25 Essential Real Estate Books

    02:21 Key Business Books for Investors

    03:27 Taking Action Beyond Reading

    04:38 Final Thoughts and Resources

    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
  • 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.

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

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    3 mins
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