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FTUIY Episode #129: Lane Kawaoka

Lane Kawaoka
Lane Kawaoka

The Journey of a Modern Unicorn


Lane Kawaoka's story is a testament to breaking traditional career paths and creating wealth through unconventional means. As a young engineer who felt trapped in a conventional job, Lane discovered his unicorn potential by reimagining how to build financial freedom.


Key Unicorn Characteristics


  • Courage to Deviate: Stepped away from the traditional 401k investment path

  • Strategic Thinking: Developed a real estate investment strategy that generated passive income

  • Continuous Learning: Self-taught real estate investing techniques

  • Long-term Vision: Started investing in rental properties in his twenties


Breakthrough Strategies


The 1% Rule

Lane's breakthrough came from understanding the "1% rule" in real estate:

  • Calculate monthly rent divided by purchase price

  • Target properties with 1% or higher rental value ratio

  • Invest outside local markets with better financial opportunities


Wealth Building Approach

  • Started with renting out his own house

  • Gradually accumulated 11 rental properties by 2015

  • Generated passive cash flow of $3,000 monthly

  • Utilized tax benefits of real estate investments


Unicorn Mindset

Lane's philosophy centers on:

  • Having a compelling "why" that drives unconventional choices

  • Understanding that wealth-building is a journey with different stages

  • Challenging traditional financial advice

  • Leveraging debt strategically, not fearfully


The Wealth Elevator: A Blueprint for Success

His book "The Wealth Elevator" breaks down wealth-building stages, offering guidance for professionals seeking financial independence.


Unicorn Lesson

Your path to success doesn't have to follow conventional wisdom. With strategic thinking and calculated risks, you can create your own definition of success


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