In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Lane Kawaoka. Lane shares how he transitioned from being a civil engineer to building a multifamily investment business and founding his company, The Wealth Elevator.
Lane opens up about his early real estate journey—starting with single-family homes and eventually moving into multifamily syndications and private equity. He reflects on the challenges of operating in today’s market with rising interest rates, taxes, and insurance, and how adaptability and self-awareness have been critical to his success.
Listeners will hear about:


Lane’s shift from W-2 employee to full-time investor


Why he embraced multifamily real estate and private equity


Insights on EOS, the Visionary vs. Integrator roles, and leadership growth


Real-world strategies for staying resilient in tougher markets


How Lane identifies and leans into his strengths while delegating the rest


 
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