Lane Kawaoka is a former civil engineer turned real estate entrepreneur who now controls over 10,000 rental units, representing $2.1B in assets. After growing frustrated with the traditional path of career and retirement, Lane pivoted into real estate investing—transforming his side hustle into a platform for financial freedom. As the founder of The Wealth Elevator and host of a Top-50 investing podcast, Lane helps professionals rethink how they build wealth, embrace discomfort, and prepare for the next level of personal and financial growth.