Simple Passive Cashflow

Lane Kawaoka, PE

Join me in my journey as I build my own portfolio with large syndications in multi-family apartments, mobile home parks, self storage, assisted-living, and buy-hold turn-key rental real estate. We build passive streams of cashflow with each rental so we can have the freedom to quit our jobs to do what we truly want.

  • 54 minutes 30 seconds
    What are Reversion Caps? Real Estate Syndication due-diligence Part 4.5 (Numbers section part 2)


    This podcast episode offers a comprehensive exploration into the pivotal aspects of real estate syndication, focusing on the detailed financial metrics and market analysis essential for passive investors. The host dives into reversing cap rates, occupancy metrics, underwriting basics, and more, all tailored for those without specialist knowledge. Key discussions include the recovery of the U.S. single-family home market, projected trends for 2024 to 2026, and the strategic implications of changing interest rates and the resurgence of inflation on real estate investment. The episode delves into comparing the U.S. market with international real estate markets, leveraging in real estate investments, the dynamics of cap rates, and the critical importance of understanding reversion cap rates. It also covers different loan types, strategic loan selection, and provides insightful analysis through a sample deal evaluation, equipping passive investors with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of real estate investments successfully.


    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast: Understanding Real Estate Investment Numbers

    00:36 Market Recovery and Growth Insights

    01:04 Interest Rates, Inflation, and Real Estate Trends

    03:38 Deep Dive into Cap Rates and Real Estate Valuation

    17:49 Exploring Loan Terms and Investment Strategies

    28:31 Decoding Investment Strategies: The 10-Year Hold

    29:46 Navigating the Complex World of Real Estate Investment

    30:41 Understanding Risk and Reward in Diverse Asset Classes

    31:53 The Wealth Elevator: Tailoring Your Investment Approach

    32:38 Investor Insights: Navigating Net Worth and Investment Choices

    33:27 Deep Dive into Real Estate Deal Analysis

    36:02 Unpacking the Nuances of Real Estate Projections

    41:32 The Art of Due Diligence in Real Estate Investing

    45:22 Elevating Your Investment Game: Advanced Strategies and Insights

    52:17 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps for Investors


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    7 May 2024, 2:34 pm
  • 16 minutes 20 seconds
    How Buying Websites Can Outperform Real Estate?

    Exploring New Investment Horizons Beyond Real Estate


    In this podcast episode, the host discusses venturing into different types of investments beyond traditional real estate, such as buying businesses and online ventures, including content websites, e-commerce, and SaaS models. The host shares experiences with local angel investing groups and analyzes current market trends like the pimple popper patch and potential implications of TikTok's forced sale. Furthermore, the discussion covers the dynamics of the real estate market, particularly focusing on apartment cap rates versus treasury yields and how leveraging impacts returns. The episode also delves into content website investments, highlighting strategies for acquiring and enhancing such assets for better returns. The emergence of AI in content generation and its impact on the industry, leading to shifts towards marketing agencies, is also examined. The narrative concludes with insights into diversifying investment portfolios and the importance of being prepared for industry disruptions, emphasizing the value of exploring various asset classes and investment strategies.


    00:43 Current Trends and News Impacting Investments

    01:40 Real Estate Market Insights: Navigating Cap Rates and Interest Rates

    04:03 Venturing into Online Businesses: A New Frontier for Investors

    05:23 The Evolution of Content Websites and the Impact of AI

    11:11 Navigating Disruptions: From Real Estate to Digital Agencies

    14:39 Investment Strategies and Diversification for the Future

    16:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Investment Diversification


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    30 April 2024, 12:31 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Invest with Us Orientation: Investor FAQs


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    23 April 2024, 1:24 pm
  • 42 minutes 59 seconds
    7 Money Arch-Types: Happy Money with Ken Honda

    Interview with Ken Honda, a renowned Japanese financial author who has sold over 9 million copies of his books. The discussion covers the mindset of money, happiness with one's financial situation, and identifying money personality archetypes. Additionally, the speaker talks about examining family dynamics around money, especially when raising children. The conversation also touches on investment opportunities, including real estate ventures and alternative investment strategies outside the traditional avenues. Ken Honda shares insights on 'Happy Money' versus 'unhappy money,' stressing the importance of having a positive relationship with money and ways to achieve financial happiness. Furthermore, Ken discusses the impact of money personality types on family dynamics and personal relationships, offering advice on achieving financial freedom and the importance of enjoying life while managing finances. The video concludes with Ken introducing his upcoming book 'True Wealth,' which encapsulates life lessons through letters from a grandfather to his grandson, emphasizing the journey to finding true wealth beyond just financial success.


    00:24 Exclusive Interview with Ken Honda: Unveiling the Mindset of Money

    00:56 Exploring Real Estate Deals and Investment Opportunities

    01:54 Diving into Alternative Investments Beyond Real Estate

    02:20 The Fascinating World of Content Creation and Low-Budget Films

    03:56 Private Equity Insights and the Search for Unique Investment Avenues

    06:18 Understanding Happy Money vs. Unhappy Money with Ken Honda

    19:38 The Dynamics of Money Personalities and Family Finances

    29:06 Redefining Wealth and the Path to Financial Freedom

    37:54 Raising Financially Savvy Kids in Today's World

    41:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Works by Ken Honda


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    16 April 2024, 11:17 am
  • 58 minutes 16 seconds
    Office Hours: April 2024 - Real Estate to Private Equity

    Mastering Investment Strategies: From Real Estate to Private Equity


    This comprehensive discussion covers a multitude of investment topics including real estate, private equity, economic trends like the US wholesale trade report, consumer price index, interest rate predictions, and housing market insights. It dives into cap rates, explaining their inverse relationship with property values, and details the venture outside real estate into e-commerce and content website spaces. The podcast also explores investment allocations across different net worth ranges, introduces concepts like accredited investor banking and infinite banking, and breaks down investment returns by category. Additionally, it elaborates on creating a diversified portfolio, analyzing deals, and the importance of community in navigating investments. The discussion wraps up with an in-depth look at strategies involving family office money, semi-institutional deals, and the importance of having a well-capitalized investor base.


    06:33 Welcome to Office Hours: Exploring New Deal Flow

    06:44 Understanding Asset Allocation in High N et Worth Individuals

    15:09 The Power of Real Estate and Private Equity Investments

    33:20 Building a Diverse Investment P ortfolio  

    44:56 Infinite Banking

    49:18 Elevating Your Investment Game: The Horse and Jockey Analogy 2.0

    58:02 Closing Remarks and Next Steps  


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    9 April 2024, 1:03 pm
  • 45 minutes 49 seconds
    Big Trends for 2050 with Geography with Geoff

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    This video explores current trends in investment, focusing on the experiences of investors with rental properties encountering issues and considering the transition to syndications and private placements. Highlighting the challenges in acquiring new properties due to changes in loan-to-value rates and the necessity of larger down payments disrupting ROI, it showcases the pivot towards exploring non-traditional investment opportunities beyond real estate. The video discusses economic forecasts predicting gradual recovery, emphasizing the importance of leveraging current market conditions to engage in value-add projects. It also covers the impact of Google's SEO updates on online businesses and the potential in virtual spaces. With insights from Geoff, a city planner turned YouTuber, the conversation expands to long-term urban and population trends, the transforming landscapes of housing, and the promise of high-speed rail projects across conservative states. It concludes with a look into America's future demographic shifts towards urban centers and the significant role of immigration in population growth, painting a broad picture of investment landscapes and urban development trajectories.


    00:00 Navigating the Real Estate Investment Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities

    01:08 The Shift to Non-Real Estate Investments and Syndications

    01:53 Economic Outlook and Investment Strategies for 2024 and Beyond

    03:13 Exploring Virtual Online Businesses and SEO Updates

    04:15 Investment Galaxies Beyond Traditional Real Estate

    04:26 Geography with Jeff: Long-Term Trends and Urban Planning Insights

    10:21 The Future of American Cities: Population Growth and Climate Change Predictions

    13:09 Investment Strategies in the Face of Climate Change and Urbanization

    21:16 The Evolution of Urban Spaces: Mixed-Use Developments and Zoning Changes

    25:01 Exploring Zoning Changes Across the States

    26:38 The Rise of High-Speed Rail in Conservative States

    31:38 The Great American Tree Planting Initiative

    34:43 Addressing the Housing Crisis: The Missing Middle

    38:06 Investment Strategies and Urban Development

    42:28 Forecasting the Future: Immigration and Urban Growth

    44:48 The Enduring Appeal of the American Lifestyle


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    2 April 2024, 12:08 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    CPA TAX Insights: Mitigating Depreciation Recapture, Passive Income

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    This comprehensive guide covers advanced tax strategies for investors, focusing on the benefits and mechanisms of various tax scenarios including 100% bonus depreciation, paper vs. electronic tax filing, and the intricacies of filing with different investment statuses. It also delves into the specifics of passive activity losses, real estate professional status, and the implications of investing with retirement funds. The script includes a detailed discussion on tax brackets, the impact of the Corporate Transparency Act, how depreciation and cost segregation studies work, and offers practical advice on hiring a CPA for tax optimization. Furthermore, it touches upon the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates and how investors can adapt. The guide is designed for both seasoned and novice investors seeking to navigate the complexities of tax strategy to maximize returns and minimize liabilities.


    00:00 Welcome to Tax Season: Tips and Tricks for Investors

    00:22 Why Paper Tax Returns Might Be Your Best Bet

    02:27 The Importance of Choosing a Professional CPA

    04:43 Diving Deep into Depreciation and Tax Strategies

    12:06 The Significance of Cost Segregation Studies Explained

    13:32 Maximizing Your Tax Deductions: A Closer Look

    18:53 Understanding Depreciation Recapture and Its Impact

    23:24 Navigating Different Tax Brackets and Strategies

    24:00 The Role of Passive Losses in Your Investment Strategy

    33:56 Expert Insights: Navigating Audits and Aggressive Tax Planning

    36:13 Unlocking Tax Benefits: Selling Property and Passive Losses

    37:25 The Cost of Audits: A CPA's Perspective

    38:31 Navigating Passive Losses with Multiple Rentals

    39:10 Accelerated vs. Regular Depreciation: A Comparative Analysis

    42:28 Leveraging Real Estate Professional Status for Tax Advantages

    47:46 Practical Tips for Logging Hours as a Real Estate Professional

    55:13 Understanding Passive Activity Losses and Tax Implications

    57:19 Q&A Session: Addressing Common Tax Queries


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    26 March 2024, 1:36 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    IBC Loans, Inherited Taxes, Venture Capital, Non-Accredited 506B

    Decoding Investment Strategies for Non-Accredited and Accredited Investors


    This detailed dialogue covers a broad range of investment topics, focusing on the transition from non-accredited to accredited investor status. It discusses inflation rates, Fed's targets, real estate investments, market corrections, investment opportunities in various sectors like retail, and strategies for both seasoned and new investors. It addresses the challenges and misconceptions around investing in syndicated deals, highlighting the differences between 506B and 506C offerings and how non-accredited investors can navigate these opportunities. Additionally, it touches on the significance of building a strong investor network, proper asset diversification, the impact of mental health on financial decisions, and the potential of venture capital investments for higher net worth individuals. Key advice includes the importance of patience in wealth building and strategic moves for investors at different stages of their financial journey.


    07:04 Diving Into Infinite Banking: Loans and Taxes

    12:16 Navigating Capital Gains on Inherited Property 

    17:09 Maximizing Tax Benefits from Your Principal Residence

    27:48 Analyzing Property Tax Implications and Investment Decisions

    41:52 Commercial Real Estate: Opportunities Amidst Challenges

    48:09 Venture Capital: A New Frontier for Investors

    51:26 Investment Strategies Across Different Life Stages

    57:47 Understanding Legal Entities and Tax Considerations in Investments


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    19 March 2024, 1:18 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Estate Tax Planning with Ethan Okura of Okura & Associates

    This podcast episode delves into advanced estate planning and asset protection strategies for individuals with a net worth of several million dollars, exceeding the basic approaches like LLCs. The discussion features attorney Ethan Okura from Hawaii, covering topics like irrevocable trusts, the implications of the Corporate Transparency Act, and handling of beneficiary ownership agreement forms despite legal disputes. It also touches upon the psychology of predicting economic recessions, the merits of investing in gold, real estate vs. stock investments, and the nuances of real estate's economic impact. Moreover, the episode explores complex estate planning tools, including various types of irrevocable trusts designed for tax benefits and asset protection, strategies for avoiding gift tax, and the value of generational skipping trusts. Insights on handling estate taxes, probate vs. trust benefits, and considerations for special circumstances like non-citizen spouses or disability trust provisions are also discussed. The importance of financial education, passing values along with wealth to prevent mismanagement by future generations, and the potential of a dynasty trust to maintain family wealth across generations are highlighted.


    00:27 Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act

    02:05 Predicting Recessions and Investment Strategies

    03:10 Real Estate vs Stocks: A Comparative Analysis

    04:41 The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Landlord

    05:32 Exploring Commercial Real Estate Opportunities

    06:16 Invitation to Connect and Learn More

    06:31 Deep Dive into Estate Planning with Ethan Okura

    07:52 Understanding Probate and the Importance of Trusts

    13:06 The Intricacies of Irrevocable Trusts

    20:59 The Role of Settlor, Trustee, and Beneficiary in Trusts

    25:05 Exploring Different Types of Trusts

    34:50 Understanding Different Types of Trusts

    35:31 Exploring the Concept of Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust

    36:45 The Role of Trusts in Estate Planning

    37:13 The Importance of Grantor Trusts

    38:10 Tax Implications of Trusts

    39:24 Strategies for Asset Transfer and Tax Avoidance

    41:12 Understanding Estate Taxes

    42:12 The Impact of Changing Estate Tax Exemptions

    51:06 Planning for Incapacity and Long-Term Care

    57:56 The Power of Generation Skipping Trusts

    01:01:38 Final Thoughts on Estate Planning and Trusts


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    12 March 2024, 3:11 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Syndication Cram School: Part#4 - Numbers Part 1 of 2

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    This comprehensive guide discusses the future refinancing needs of commercial real estate, highlighting the $1.5 trillion required by 2025, and its potential impact on investors. It critically examines the current market conditions that might be favorable for new investors, emphasizing the market's correction and its probable bottom. The script delves into investment strategies, including the risks and rewards of different types of debt, the significance of the reversion cap rate in underwriting, and the detailed analysis of deal structures. Furthermore, it offers insights into how to interpret pitch decks and project returns realistically, touching upon the nuances of preferred rate of return, fee structures, and the impact of market cycles on investment outcomes. Lastly, it encourages investors to achieve diversification and maintain realistic expectations by evaluating the operational track record of investments and understanding the intricacies of market cap rates.


    00:00 Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Market Trends

    00:45 Understanding the Real Estate Market Correction

    01:00 Investing in Real Estate Amidst Uncertainty

    01:28 The Importance of Community in Real Estate Investing

    02:00 The Role of Net Worth in Real Estate Investing

    02:41 Strategies for Wealth Building in Real Estate

    03:18 Understanding the Risks and Rewards in Real Estate Investing

    04:38 The Power of Diversification in Real Estate Investing

    05:07 Syndication Due Diligence for LP Investors

    06:02 Understanding the Importance of Assumptions in Real Estate Investing

    07:54 The Role of IRR and ROI in Real Estate Investing

    09:48 Understanding the Impact of Debt Structure on Real Estate Investments

    29:34 The Importance of Understanding Fee Structures in Real Estate Investing

    35:00 Understanding Operator Fees and Cash Flow

    35:26 The Role of Development Fees in Asset Management

    36:41 The Impact of Real Estate Brokerage and Property Management Fees

    37:20 The Importance of Projections and Conservative Underwriting

    38:12 The Power of Networking in the Alternative Investment World

    38:59 Understanding Preferred Rate of Return

    42:24 The Complexities of Capital Stacks

    48:16 The Role of Skin in the Game for General Partners

    55:16 The Importance of Exit Cap Rate in Underwriting

    59:49 Final Thoughts and Q&A

    01:02:53 The Power of Diversification in Alternative Investments


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    5 March 2024, 11:40 am
  • 57 minutes 47 seconds
    Bank Restructuring + Capital Calls w/ Troy Taylor of Algon Group #424

    This video podcast features Troy Taylor, a restructuring advisor who provides some insightful discussion about the current state of the economy and how it's impacting real estate investments. Troy speaks about the 'tidal wave of debt' and inflation rates, while emphasizing the importance of understanding economic trends in planning investments. He further discusses the challenges for sponsors and operators and the role of diversification in minimizing risk. The podcast also explains the need to balance achieving financial freedom with enjoying life, as illustrated in the 'oil in the spoon' parable. Troy's advice largely revolves around the need to have a realistic plan, to be open to new opportunities, and to clear up existing problems for a brighter financial future.


    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

    00:12 Weekly Newsletter Sneak Peek: Inflation and Interest Rates

    01:10 Stock Market Trends and Diversification Advice

    02:51 The State of Commercial Real Estate

    03:55 Guest Interview: Troy Taylor on Restructuring and Real Estate

    04:59 The Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate

    05:43 The Challenges of Renovating Older Buildings

    06:08 The Future of Real Estate and Investment Opportunities

    06:54 The Importance of Long-Term Debt and Market Timing

    07:18 The Risks of Floating Rate Debt

    08:41 The Importance of Realistic Financial Analysis

    12:23 The Role of Lenders in Troubled Real Estate Projects

    15:29 The Impact of CapEx on Real Estate Investments

    24:04 The Importance of Diversification in Real Estate

    27:47 The Role of Regulators in Real Estate

    29:47 Understanding the Dynamics of Debt Funds

    30:37 The Role of Lenders in Real Estate Projects

    30:58 The Importance of Perspective in Lending Decisions

    31:24 The Role of Passive Investors in Debt Management

    32:42 The Importance of Having a Plan in Real Estate

    33:21 The Role of Advisors in Real Estate Restructuring

    33:45 The Importance of Realistic Expectations in Real Estate

    34:49 Understanding the Risks and Opportunities in Real Estate

    37:07 The Opportunity in Loan Modifications

    37:12 The Role of Cash in Real Estate Projects

    39:43 The Importance of Diversification in Real Estate Investments

    42:40 The Role of Sponsors in Real Estate Investments

    42:48 The Importance of Timing in Real Estate Investments

    43:26 The Importance of Cleaning Up Problems in Real Estate

    49:22 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey in Real Estate


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    27 February 2024, 11:51 am
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