Episode 111: Lane Kawaoka

Interest rates are going up, and that is affecting the housing market. Homeowners with mortgages will have to pay more for their monthly mortgage payments. This will make it more difficult for some people to afford their homes because they will have less money left over from their paychecks. The higher interest rates also affect renters, who may need to pay more in order to keep up with rent increments. They may also need to find a new place to live if they can't afford the increased rent prices, affecting the occupancy rate in your properties. But is there a way for real estate investors to grow their investments amidst this market situation? Join our today's conversation with Lane Kawaoka, and he shares some tips with us. Lane Kawaoka, an ex-Civil Engineer, has been investing passively in Real Estate from Honolulu, Hawaii. His parents got screwed with the 401K and the stock market and gave him a mission to get everyone out of the corrupt Wall Street roller coaster and into Main Street invests with safer, higher returns that benefit America's middle class. Despite the uncertainties in the real market, Lane has been able to navigate and raise over 160M dollars to purchase and control over $1.2 Billion (over 8,000 units) of apartments, mobile home parks, self-storage, hotels, and other commercial real estate assets. In this episode, Lane shares his career journey and his overview of the impact of high-interest rates on real estate investing. We touch on the positive and the negative and how optimistic investors can get better financing options for their deals. Lane also tells us why he is passionate about real estate and why you should tap into this asset class. Let's jump in!   Highlights from the Interview Effects of skyrocketing interests rates on real estate Equity and financing property amidst economic downturns Satisfying the needs of different types of investors Evictions and debt collections due to unprecedented market conditions Markets that Lane serves better in multifamily investing Best ways you can reach out and connect with Lane Key golden nuggets from Lane Why Lane is so passionate about real estate investing