# #116 - Stop Chasing Rentals: The Real Estate Strategy That Actually Works with Lane Kawaoka

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Podcast: [Path To Passive: Real Estate Investing For Technology Professionals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/path-to-passive-real-estate-investing-for-technology-professionals-6612569)
Published: 2025-12-12T20:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail How does someone go from being an overworked civil engineer to building a $2 billion real estate portfolio? In this episode, Steven sits down with Lane Kawaoka as he shares his surprisingly relatable story. Lane breaks down how one simple rental in Seattle led to a whole new way of thinking about money, freedom, and how tech and engineering pros can get ahead faster by doing things differently. We talk about his Wealth Elevator framework, how to avoid the trap of traditional ...

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