Lane Kawaoka

In your current financial status, are you free to have a choice? In this episode, we talked about the counterintuitive rules that the wealthy follow and how being financially free can allow you to have vast choices. Saying “no” can be one of them. Financial dogmas are great to follow but better be sure who advises you with them.  Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club to meet other people in the financial community. They can be way better than financial advisors!

Feeling the effect of the plunging stock market? It’s happening all over the world! But as a real estate investor, you shouldn’t be pessimistic. This is just a phase that we don’t know when it’s going to end. In investing, there will always be uncertainties. That’s the reality of investing! Thus, it is our responsibility to mitigate those risks and create strategies to keep the ball running. For your questions, email us at team@simplepassivecashflow.com

Thinking of leaving your job due to the company culture and office politics? Todd Miller is the author of Enrich who has a background as an entertainment executive working in Hollywood. He joined us to talk about time, wealth, and how he came to a point when he wanted to get fired from his job due to politics in the industry. PLUS, he shared how he accomplished getting into financial independence, his point of view of debt, and how he gets to “manage” his rental properties.   If you want to level up and learn with other (sophisticated) investors, then join the Family Office Ohana Mastermind! Go to https://simplepassivecashflow.com/journey 0:37   Managing Debt | Buying a Property 11:35 Introduction | Journey to Financial Independence 15:18 Wanted to Get Fired 19:54 Foundation Towards Financial Independence 21:53 Property Portfolio Goals 24:52 “Toxic” Relationship With Debt 29:42 Asset Allocation Management 35:32 End Game Scenario 37:21 Takeaways From Enrich

In this June 2022 Monthly Market Update, you’ll notice that migration isn’t confined to individual renters alone but companies are relocating their headquarters for better property setup as well. There’s an expected monetary policy tightening by the federal reserve due to the current inflation status and effects of war in Russia and Ukraine. Moreover, there’s still a demand for an apartment, and the influx of people in the migration hotspots brings the cost of real estate to rise. Watch more about the past monthly updates at https://simplepassivecashflow.com/investorletter 1:10   Boeing Headquarters to Relocate in Arlington | Creative Land Development 2:13   Multifamily News | Housing Affordability Crisis 5:15   Economic Growth Forecast | Fannie Mae Cuts Origination Projection 10:00 Multifamily Net Growth Income 12:39 Blackstone Continues Real Estate Acquisitions 13:20 EB-5 & Real Estate 14:47 Migration Hotspots in the Sun Belt | Apartment Renters Lease Status 19:19 Housin

Getting old. Being sick. Dying. Unpleasant words that are at times neglected, intentionally. In this podcast, Jean Keegan Daly joined us to share her life discoveries of one's purpose while being a hospice nurse. She is the author of Reflections of a Seasoned Soul and an educator specializing in a body-mind-spirit approach to health and wellness. Note that we are on a personal journey to live in this world from that authentic place of inherent power. And from the place of your authentic self, you can create positive healing, loving energies that will benefit yourself and the generations to come. Learn more about legacy and how to go about it. Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/legacy and start planning. 0:12   All About Mindset 6:25   Role as a Hospice Nurse 8:43   How Children See Illness & Death 14:19 Trust + Transformation 16:32 Dealing With Regrets 22:31 Balancing Your Role & Your Wants 28:00 Key Takeaways

Have you planned out a college plan for your child? This episode is still part of investing since, as a parent, you need to take into consideration your kid’s future even while being a real estate investor. Let your child, the future college student, do the best they can that interests them as a student and not be overstressed. For the parents, no need to rely on 529! There are other ways to build up college funds for your kids. Check out the free infinite banking e-course at https://simplepassivecashflow.com/banking and start preparing for your kids' future. 4:55   Background | Introduction 7:01   Goal of College Counseling 12:09 Factors Affecting the Choice of School 19:50 Strategies Student Needs to Work On 23:26 Process: Understanding How to Get Into a Good College or University 29:14 Student’s Contribution in the Counseling Process 34:10 Limitation of In- Demand Job in the Future 36:43 Ultimate Advice to Parents & Students

Since most of you are fans of coaching calls, we have another one today. ‘John’ is an engineer and has a little bit higher net worth. His story shows that the road to financial independence is at a slow pace from 0 to $2million. People don’t realize that! But once you’re up to 4million and above, your net worth (plus your network) expands and moves a lot quicker too. There are numerous ways to accelerate your net worth and network. Join the club at simplepassivecashflow.com/club, and let us show you how. 5:20   Personal & Financial Background 10:11 Non- Alternative Investing Deal 12:42 Doubts Before Jumping Into Syndication 16:49 Infinite Banking 17:50 Test Investment 19:05 Why Take Money Out of Your Retirement Account 25:47 Strategizing & Exploring Other Options

Cost segregation has been a topic in the group these past days, and in this episode, I’ll be sharing some insights on cost seg and bonus depreciation. Together, in this month’s market update, we talked about industrial investment, continued migration of US renters, top markets for multifamily, and why others are investing in student housing. View the past monthly market updates by visiting https://simplepassivecashflow.com/investorletter. 0:47  Cost Seg & Bonus Depreciation 2:47  Industrial Investment 4:49  Interiors & Amenities for Multifamily 7:13  Emergency Rental Assistance 9:46  US Renters Migrate 11:40  Top Markets for New Multifamily | Construction Permits | Cap Rate in Multifamily 20:20  Alternative Assets 22:10  Student Housing 24:55  Multifamily Assets 28:40  More Updates | The Easter Egg

Play is not just for kids. Play must be incorporated into everybody’s lifestyle, especially adults. Benefits like learning new tasks faster when it’s fun and when you are in a relaxed state, stimulating one's imagination, improving relationships, and helping you adapt and thrive in a challenging situation. There’s no harm in adding a dash of play to give color to your everyday life. Discover what others might be playing around with. Join our mastermind group! Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club 0:56   Introduction | Background 8:12   Start Living, Stop Worrying About Being Judged 9:26   Why Play 11:26 ‘Playful Ideas for People’ 16:06 Quick Tips for a Playful Life 18:20 Play + Investing = FUN

When you reach your goal, you’ll suddenly recall and ask yourself, “what’s your purpose for success?”. Lane was interviewed by Phil Portman and he shared his mindset about success and how it is to be the ‘Robin Hood’ of this modern time. Learn more about the journey towards FI (financial independence) at https://simplepassivecashflow.com/journey. 5:07   What does success mean? 7:02   Breaking Generational Mindset 12:09 Why are people not into real estate investing? 16:08 Lane’s Real Estate Investing Program 18:15 Having a Mentor | Being the Mentor 20:46 Skillset to be Successful in Business 24:30 Learning From Mistakes 28:37 Having Success Lead to Generosity 35:07 Pandemic Realizations

In this video, Raj interviews Lane on how a lot of people (like hard-working professionals) commit mistakes when dealing with their retirement funds, how they decide on investments, and how they can maximize the return of their investments (especially in real estate investing). Easily grasped. Comprehensible. This will be an eye-opener for you, especially those who are just starting in navigating the path toward financial independence (F.I.). Don’t forget to join us in our investor club! Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/clubs and SIGN UP FOR FREE. 3:08   How the Wealthy Create Wealth 5:11   Why 401K Doesn’t Matter 10:17 Passive Investing for Working Professionals 14:44 Role of Mindset to Succeed in Real Estate Investing 25:03 Learn About Family Office Ohana Mastermind 26:24 Investing Recommendations for Working Professionals 36:16 Why Real Estate Investing Is Hot

Most hard-working professionals worked their way to where they are today. Having a 1.5 million net worth is not an end goal rather it becomes a motivation to further scale-up. Like Eric here, an accredited investor and FOOM member, he continuously searches for a greater avenue to invest his money and expand his network. In the different stages of his life, he realizes that there are better uses of his money rather than just managing properties of his own. Better to realize it now than never! Increase your network and meet him in the mastermind group. Join https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club Most hard-working professionals worked their way to where they are today. Having a 1.5 million net worth is not an end goal rather it becomes a motivation to further scale-up. Just like Eric here, an accredited investor and FOOM member, he continuously searches for a greater avenue to invest his money and expand his network. In the different stages of his life, he realizes that there are better uses of his money r

Retirement funds. Does everyone need it or not? Unfortunately, most w2 workers think that retirement funds are the only way to go to live and survive in the future. Technically, it can help you financially but there are other means towards financial freedom. In this coaching call episode, let’s talk to Nick, an accredited investor, who’s possibly taking money out of his retirement account towards a more yielding investment to get to financial freedom. Don’t forget to join us in our club. Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club and hang out with us while we learn from each other. 3:01    Nick’s Background | W2 Job | Work Benefits 10:17  Financial Statement Overview 12:45  Spouse as a Real Estate Professional 18:19  Advantages of Renting 23:44  Liquidity & Investments 34:18  Plan of Action

Are you a business owner planning to buy your dream home? In today’s episode, we are joined by Benson Pang, an ex-Engineer (just like Lane) and founder of NestMade Mortgage to talk about lending options and how you can qualify for big mortgages to purchase your dream home. This is valuable especially if you’re a business owner or real estate investor that are diligent in legally minimizing your taxes. Check out our tax guides, visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/tax/ 0:26   Valuable Tip When Buying Your Home 5:17   A Business Owner Having a Hard Time Obtaining a Home 6:53   Lending Options for Business Owners 11:11  What to do when you’re in an end game and you want to buy your dream $5M + home? 13:32 Can one avail of a HELOC when buying a home in cash?    19:46 Another Option: Business Loan to Pay for a Home in Cash. Is it possible? 21:08 Advantage of Infinite Banking

In this episode of Monthly Market Update, Lane talks about current events that are impactful in real estate investing, the multifamily markets, and how apartment occupancy is on the upward trend despite the migration situation of people from one state to another. Watch the past episodes and stay updated! Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/investorletter/ 1:08   Teaching Points 6:46   Multifamily Markets and Construction 9:46   Proposed Legislation in New York 13:16 Record Breaking Rental Market 18:11 U-Haul Growth Index: Texas is the No.1 Growth State of 2021 20:48 Top States People Move To and From 21:45 Apartment Occupancy Continues to Push Upward 27:30 Personal Current Events

In this coaching call, we talked about how a high-paying professional can be financially free through syndication, with the right network and mindset. Finishing a college degree and having a job will never be enough so you can experience a huge impact on your life. You need to keep on searching and create an experience outside of your current working environment. It’s inspiring to be Henry (Higher Earner Not Rich Yet) but you can always surpass that and be able to achieve more. Meet other “Henrys” by joining the club at https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club 9:28   Henry’s Background 12:22 Salary, Savings, Investments 13:28 Networking Struggles 16:23 Investing Timeline & Lessons Learned 25:21 Life Transitions to Passive Investing 31:25 Entrepreneurial Ideas 34:19 Goal & Mission Translating to Vision & Action 41:05 Networking Scenarios

Offshore investments are part of the options that the wealthy leverage to capitalize on advantages offered outside of an investor's home country. In this week's episode, Quentin D'Souza, a Canadian-based investor and author of The Action Taker's Real Estate Investing Planner book, joined us to share his experiences about investing in the U.S. even if he’s a Canadian citizen. Tax benefits, asset protection, privacy, and a broader range of investments are some of its advantages. This only goes to show that opportunities are endless and it comes to those who seek them. Join the onboarding call. This is individualized and on a first come first serve basis. Simply sign up at https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club 9:56   Overview of Quentin’s Investing Experience and His Investing Portfolio 15:10 Diversification: Passive Investor vs. Operator 19:13 Similarities and Differences With Investing in Canada and U.S. 26:51 How to get started investing in the U.S. as a Canadian 35:56 Significance of Building

Investors who are fond of buying single-family rental home properties will find this very useful especially if you’re planning to diversify your hard-earned money yet you want to still focus on investing in real, hard assets. Investing in private placements will let you diversify your money into different deals, different geographic areas, different partners, and different asset classes. As a passive investor in syndications, It’s all about lowering risk! There’s more to learn in syndications and real estate investment. Join at https://simplepassivecashflow.com/club 9:18   What syndication or private placement exists? 13:38 Why invest in syndications instead of REITs? 23:13 Can investment be pulled out of syndication? 27:07 What is capital stack? 30:39 Common holding time for syndications 36:20 How to evaluate commercial real estate syndication as LP? 40:47 In depth: 506(b), accredited investor & SEC 52:56 Main difference between a GP and KP 1:08:11 How to determine operating budget and c

In this month’s monthly market report, mom and pop landlords need to consider the current tenant’s status and continuous rise in rental fees since they need to react accordingly and not bend over backward in order to accommodate tenants and have rental income.   We’re on a bull market and inflation is high. It’s still evident that you need to get your money out of lazy equity and invest it in a market where it will yield more than inflation. Join us in our fun “cult”, investing in real hard assets.   Visit https://simplepassivecashflow.com/journey for more details.