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From Engineer to Investor: Lane Kawaoka’s Journey to Financial Freedom

What's this episode all about?

Most people dream of quitting their 9-to-5, but they're afraid to do it. However, this guy actually did. From long hours as a civil engineer to achieving financial freedom through real estate and infinite banking, his journey demonstrates how anyone can climb the “wealth elevator” step by step. In this episode, Russ and Joey sit down with Lane Kawaoka, the founder of The Wealth Elevator and a former engineer who achieved financial freedom through smart investing. Lane reveals how he transitioned from collecting paychecks to collecting passive income streams, starting with a single rental property and scaling to over 11 before shifting into syndications.

Top 3 Things
You’ll Learn

  1. How to transition from a full-time career to financial independence
  2. Why infinite banking and real estate are powerful wealth-building tools
  3. The key mindset shifts that separate investors from employees

About

Lane Kawaoka

Lane Kawaoka ventured into real estate investing by renting out his home while traveling for work. He went on to grow his portfolio and currently owns multiple properties in various states. With his success, he decided to mentor other working professionals on how to invest in real estate and build their own portfolios.

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