The Real Estate Investing Club

• 🚀 The Wealth Elevator: Lane Kawaoka Reveals Secrets to Building 8-Figure Wealth 💰

  Want to learn more about investing in real estate? Visit https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.comInterested in investing in my projects? Visit https://www.kaizenpropertiesusa.com0:00 - Introduction to Lane Kawaoka from The Wealth Elevator2:24 - Lane's journey from Seattle engineer to buying 11 rental properties5:43 - The billion-dollar operator club: How Lane reached massive-scale real estate9:32 - Why Lane believes real estate's golden age of free money is over12:58 - The accredited investor secret trifecta: Real estate, taxes, and infinite banking16:38 - Why being sued is inevitable in real estate business (and how to handle it)20:51 - Diversification strategies: Moving from real estate into private equity26:51 - The four floors of The Wealth Elevator explained35:14 - How commercial real estate crashed 20-30% and what Lane learned40:45 - Lane's predictions for the next market cycle across asset classesTHE WEALTH ELEVATOR FRAMEWORK 🏗️In this powerful episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Lane Kawaoka to unpack his revolutionary "Wealth Elevator" framework that's helping investors accelerate their path to eight-figure net worth. Broadcasting from sunny Seattle, Lane shares the hard-earned wisdom from his journey to becoming a $1+ billion real estate operator and how he's helping others avoid the 15-year learning curve he experienced.FROM ENGINEER TO REAL ESTATE MOGUL 📈Lane's story begins as an engineer at the University of Washington who accidentally fell into real estate when he bought his first property in Maple Leaf. What started as a necessity ("I was traveling all over for work and never home") evolved into a 15-year odyssey that saw him acquire 11 single-family properties throughout Atlanta, Birmingham, and Indianapolis before scaling into syndications and private placements."I used to take the stairs," Lane admits, "but the Wealth Elevator is meant to expedite you through the process so you don't have to do it the slow way like I did."THE FOUR FLOORS OF WEALTH BUILDING 🏢Lane reveals his unique framework that maps wealth creation stages to building floors:BASEMENT: The Dave Ramsey crowd in credit card debtFIRST FLOOR: Non-accredited investors building rental portfoliosSECOND FLOOR: Accredited investors ($200k+ income) diversifying through syndicationsTHIRD FLOOR: The "$4-5 million endgame" where the 4% rule takes effectPENTHOUSE: Eight-figure net worth with asymmetric investing opportunitiesTHE DEATH OF FREE MONEY 💸In a sobering analysis, Lane predicts the end of real estate's golden era: "The Chan Financial Curve shows insurance rate cap providers aren't predicting interest rates below 3.5% for the next decade. That era of interest-free money is gone."This insight has led Lane to diversify beyond real estate into private equity deals, emphasizing the importance of working with operators who are "introverted" and "socially awkward" - people focused on operations rather than marketing.CRASH COURSE IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 📉Lane provides an insider's view of the recent commercial real estate correction, sharing how his portfolio was affected by the 2022-2023 crash:"We used bridge debt like everyone else and got hurt... but the lesson is diversify over 4-7 years. We know there will be market corrections every 5-12 years - we just don't know whenSend us a textJoin our community of RE investors on Skool here: https://www.skool.com/the-real-estate-investing-club-5101/about?ref=44459ba83f5540f19109c8a530db4023 Support the show

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• 🌍 Tokenizing Luxury Real Estate: Ricardo Johnson's Global Investment Strategy 🏝️

  Want to learn more about investing in real estate? Visit https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.comInterested in investing in my projects? Visit https://www.kaizenpropertiesusa.comGLOBAL REAL ESTATE INNOVATION 🚀In this fascinating episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Ricardo Johnson, founder of Oasis, who's revolutionizing how investors access luxury resort properties through blockchain technology. Broadcasting from sunny Seattle to Ricardo in Barcelona, we explore how tokenization is democratizing high-end real estate investment opportunities worldwide.FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO TECH INNOVATION 📈Ricardo shares his inspiring journey from starting as a simple inventory clerk in the UK to building a substantial short-term rental portfolio. When COVID-19 hit the hospitality industry hard, Ricardo pivoted toward international investments where he saw tremendous growth potential in markets like Dubai, which has experienced a staggering 70% capital appreciation over just 3-4 years!REVOLUTIONIZING REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT 💡What makes Ricardo's approach truly groundbreaking is how Oasis uses blockchain technology to fractionalize ownership of luxury properties. Rather than requiring $150,000-$200,000 to invest in premium resort real estate, investors can participate with as little as $5,000-$10,000 through tokenization. Ricardo explains the sophisticated legal framework they've developed, including:"We set up an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) which holds the assets. The investors directly own shares represented by tokens, with each token equaling one share," Ricardo explains. This creates a transparent, liquid investment where ownership rights are automatically updated on the blockchain whenever tokens change hands.GLOBAL INVESTMENT CRITERIA 🌴For those wondering how Oasis selects properties, Ricardo details their comprehensive approach to international markets. They target pre-construction developments in high-tourism areas like Tulum (Mexico), Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic, securing properties 20-30% below market value by purchasing during development phases."We look for growing tourism rates, established developers with proven track records, and regions with substantial capital deployment," Ricardo shares. Their focus on emerging luxury destinations allows investors to capture significant upside while enjoying rental income from these resort properties.MARKET INSIGHTS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 📚Ricardo's book recommendations provide valuable perspective for aspiring international investors. He cites Donald Trump's "The Art of the Deal" for negotiation tactics and "Psycho-Cybernetics" for developing the self-image needed to succeed in global real estate. His advice to be patient reflects the long-term mindset necessary in this industry.Connect with Ricardo on LinkedIn or Instagram @ricardjohnson, or visit oasisglobal.io to learn more about tokenized real estate investment opportunities!Send us a textJoin our community of RE investors on Skool here: https://www.skool.com/the-real-estate-investing-club-5101/about?ref=44459ba83f5540f19109c8a530db4023 Support the show

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• 💰 Frankenstein Funding: Creative Real Estate Financing with Amanda Taylor 🏡

  Join our community of RE investors on Skool here: https://www.skool.com/the-real-estate-investing-club-5101/about?ref=44459ba83f5540f19109c8a530db4023Want to learn more about investing in real estate? Visit https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.comInterested in investing in my projects? Visit https://www.kaizenpropertiesusa.comCREATIVE FINANCING REVOLUTIONIn this eye-opening episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Amanda Taylor from Expand Your Empire to explore her unique approach to real estate financing – what she calls "Frankenstein Funding" – along with her innovative land development strategies! 🧠💰Amanda's journey into real estate was completely accidental. After 15 years in dentistry, she stumbled into a part-time paperwork job for a real estate investing company. As she absorbed information and Googled unfamiliar terms like "LTV" and "ARV," she became fascinated with the possibilities of real estate – particularly creative financing methods. Fast forward eight years, and she now runs her own successful company with a diverse investment portfolio! 🚀FRANKENSTEIN FUNDING EXPLAINEDWhat makes Amanda's approach unique is her mastery of creative financing. Beyond traditional seller financing and subject-to deals, she utilizes whole life insurance policies as funding vehicles (controversial but effective for her), business credit opportunities, and corporate EIN credit lines. This cocktail of financing strategies – dubbed "Frankenstein Funding" – allows her to leverage multiple capital sources simultaneously for maximum impact. 💳🏦THE LAND APPRECIATION STRATEGYAmanda's current focus is on strategic land acquisition, particularly RV parks. Her brilliant twist? She buys RV parks in the path of development (30 minutes outside major metros like Reno and areas in Southern Florida) to cash flow the land while waiting for metropolitan expansion. Once development reaches her property, she either sells to developers or builds multifamily housing herself – a dual income strategy that maximizes both immediate cash flow and long-term appreciation! 📈🏕️INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION METHODSOne of the most fascinating segments of our conversation centered around Amanda's exploration of 3D-printed concrete homes for her Florida developments. While still in the planning stages, these structures would offer superior hurricane resistance, potentially reducing insurance costs in high-risk areas. This forward-thinking approach to construction technology demonstrates her innovative mindset toward solving real estate challenges. 🏗️🌪️UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITIESPerhaps the most surprising revelation was Amanda's partnership with a gold mining company – a connection made literally by walking onto the wrong floor of a building! This serendipitous meeting led to a partnership where Amanda helps lease land for gold extraction operations, showing how real estate expertise can create value in unexpected industries. As she puts it, "You can make money out of dirt in so many different ways." ⛏️💎Whether you're interested in creative financing, land development strategies, or innovative ways to maximize returns, this episode delivers actionable insights from a true real estate innovator. Amanda's journey proves that with the right mindset and creativity, real estate can open doors you never even knew existed!Connect with Amanda at expandyourempire.org to learn more about her community, coaching, and courses designed to help entrepreneurs build wealth through real estate and beyond.Send us a textSupport the show

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• 🏡 Mobile Home Park Gold Mine: Cindy Hook Reveals How To "Rent Dirt" For Massive Returns 💰

  Want to learn more about investing in real estate? Visit https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.comInterested in investing in my projects? Visit https://www.kaizenpropertiesusa.comTHE ACCIDENTAL REAL ESTATE MOGUL 🏘️In this value-packed episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Cindy Hook, co-founder of Creative Real Estate University and key player at Sonos Capital. Cindy shares her fascinating journey from an "accidental landlord" during the 2008 housing crash to becoming a specialized mobile home park investor generating exceptional returns.MOBILE HOME PARK INVESTING SECRETS REVEALED 💡What makes this conversation so valuable is Cindy's candid breakdown of why mobile home parks deliver such impressive cash flow. As she perfectly explains, "When you end up renting dirt...when you turn all those park-owned homes into tenant-owned homes...that's what I love." This business model creates a unique situation where maintenance costs remain minimal while cash flow stays strong - a real estate investor's dream scenario!THE SOLO K RETIREMENT HACK 💼One of the most eye-opening segments covers how Cindy leveraged her retirement funds through a "Solo K" to fuel her real estate investments. For anyone with retirement accounts sitting in low-yield investments, this strategy offers a potential pathway to dramatically higher returns. Cindy explains how she moved money from her recruiting company's 401k into a self-directed account that allowed her to make her first mobile home park investments.SONOS CAPITAL'S WINNING FORMULA 📊Cindy provides a detailed look at Sonos Capital's investment criteria, revealing they target:Parks with at least 50% current occupancyLocations with 50,000+ population (no rural areas)Areas with $40-50k median income and positive job growthProperties with 50+ spacesValue-add opportunities including bringing in new homesTheir disciplined approach focuses exclusively on mobile home parks - avoiding the "shiny object syndrome" that plagues many real estate investors. This laser focus has allowed them to excel in this profitable niche.AVOID THIS COSTLY MISTAKE 🚨Perhaps the most valuable warning Cindy shares comes from her experience with failing septic systems. This often-overlooked aspect of mobile home park due diligence can cost investors tens of thousands in unexpected repairs. Her advice to have "multiple people look at that septic system before you buy a park" could save listeners from making the same expensive mistake.Connect with Cindy at [email protected] or visit sonoscap.com to learn more about their investment opportunities.#MobileHomeParkInvesting #CashFlowRealEstate #RentingDirt #PassiveIncome #ValueAddRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #RetirementInvesting #SoloK #SelfDirectedIRA #PhoenixRealEstate #MobileHomeParks #RealEstateInvestor #CashOnCashReturns #SellerFinancingSend us a textInterested in becoming a passive investor in one of our projects? Kaizen Properties, is looking for passive investors for our upcoming deals. We invest in what are known as “recession resistant assets”: self storage, MH & RV parks, and industrial properties. If you are interested, go to the website and click on the “Invest with Us” button at the bottom of the page.Support the show

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• 🎙️💰 The Podcast Capital Raising Method: Interview Your Way to Investor Dollars with Dave Dubeau

  Want to learn more about investing in real estate? Visit www.therealestateinvestingclub.comInterested in investing in my projects? Visit www.kaizenpropertiesusa.com0:00 Introduction to Dave Dubau and the topic of raising capital with podcasts1:15 Dave's background story from Costa Rica to Canada and getting into real estate3:08 Early real estate experience with decaled minivan marketing ($35,000 profit deal)7:38 Dave's first capital raising attempt that crashed and burned (lessons learned)10:44 Why raising capital before you have a deal is critical11:21 How Dave's Property Profits Real Estate Podcast evolved since 201814:45 The strategy of interviewing your ideal investor avatar rather than chasing audience growth17:29 Why successful people love being podcast guests (psychology of the approach)19:01 Creating niche podcasts targeting specific investor groups rather than real estate podcasts20:04 Technical setup advice for starting your own podcast22:41 Book recommendations including The Ultimate Sales Machine and Profit First24:34 Lesson learned about trusting your gut with investment partners26:34 Dave's three-step capital raising process using podcastsIn this game-changing episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sat down with Dave Dubeau, who revealed an ingenious strategy for raising capital that 99% of real estate investors are completely overlooking! 🚀If you've been struggling to fund your deals or tired of awkwardly asking friends and family for money, this conversation is pure gold. Dave shares how he's mastered using podcasts to connect with high-net-worth investors - but with a clever twist that completely transforms the traditional approach.THE PODCAST STRATEGY THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING 🎯Here's where Dave's approach gets brilliant. Instead of creating yet another real estate podcast (which he specifically advises AGAINST), he recommends:Identify your ideal investor avatar (e.g., successful local business owners)Create a podcast that appeals to THEM (e.g., "Seattle Success Stories")Interview these potential investors about THEIR success, not about real estateFocus on making them look good, feel good, and sound goodConvert these relationships into investment capitalThe psychology is powerful - instead of chasing investors, they come to YOU as guests on your show. This completely flips the power dynamic and positions you as the authority!THE THREE-STEP CAPITAL RAISING FUNNELStep One: Have a podcast that appeals to your ideal investor avatarStep Two: Interview them and make them look/feel/sound goodStep Three: Convert that relationship to capital through curiosity, discovery calls, and warm commitmentsWhat I love about this approach is how it builds authentic relationships instead of making Send us a textWant to build your own portfolio of cash-flowing real estate alongside other dedicated investors? Join our community of RE investors on Skool here: https://www.skool.com/the-real-estate-investing-club-5101/about?ref=44459ba83f5540f19109c8a530db4023 Interested in becoming a passive investor in one of our projects? Kaizen Properties, is looking for passive investors for our upcoming deals. We invest in what are known as “recession resistant assets”: self storage, MH & RV parks, and industrial properties. If you are interested, go to the website and click on the “Invest with Us” button at the bottom of the page.Support the show

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