TGCI 130: Switching from Private Sector to Public sector so that he can INVEST!

The Gold Collar Investor

In today’s show, Pancham interviews Lane Kawaoka - engineer-turned-investor, leader of the Hui Deal Pipeline Club, and the host of Simple Passive Cashflow.

After turning his own home into a rental property, he accidentally discovered his ticket out of the rat race - real estate investing! So, he left his W2 day job and has now acquired over $500m of real estate properties and has been syndicating over $60m of private equities!

In this episode, Lane proves that financial freedom is possible as he shares how he diversified his investments, discovered his niche in private placement syndications, and the strategy that best works even in recessions! He will also share witty insights and advice that can help you with your investing decisions.

Listen and enjoy the show!

Quote:

“To me it’s fun to go around, meet people, learn about different businesses, and diversify.”

Timestamped Shownotes:

• 0:59 - Pancham introduces Lane to the show
• 2:19 - How he went from engineer to full-time real estate investor
• 4:37 - Switching from rental properties to private placement syndications
• 8:19 - How being in a public sector helped with his investing career
• 12:20 - What his current portfolio looks like
• 14:47 - How he survived his identity crisis and pursued investing
• 16:54 - How his recession-resilient strategy works
• 19:27 - Using your goals to determine the life you want to live
• 25:24 - Taking the Leap Round
• 25:24 - His home-turned-rentals as his first investment
• 26:18 - Overcoming analysis paralysis and letting the numbers decide your plans
• 27:35 - Why investing with a wrong person is a cause of failed investments
• 30:06 - Why investors should simply do the math
• 33:07 - Lane’s contact information

3 Key Points:

1. Rental properties are a good way to start off your investing journey.
2. Know what you really want to do in life and pursue that because at the end of the day, you’re doing these things for yourself.
3. Identify the investing strategy that works for you, your lifestyle, and your income goals.

Get in Touch:

• Simple Passive Cashflow Podcast - https://simplepassivecashflow.com/podcast/
• Simple Passive Cashflow Website - https://simplepassivecashflow.com/
• Lane Kawaoka Email - [e-mail]
• Quitting your Day W2 Job Blog - https://simplepassivecashflow.com/quit/
• The Gold Collar Investor Club - https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/club/
• Pancham Gupta Email - [e-mail]