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

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.
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