The Wealth Elevator: Real Estate Syndications, Accredited Investor Banking, and Tax Strategies for First-Gen Millionaires

by Lane Kawaoka

You make a good salary, and you’re putting away savings that barely keeps up with the cost of living. You need a professional, trustworthy team to build your passive income cash flow.

In The Wealth Real estate syndications, accredited investor banking, and tax strategies for first-gen millionaires, real estate investor and fund manager Lane Kawaoka shows you how to ascend the investment floors to financial freedom.
Discover how

● Take the elevator from rentals to syndications to private funds and more
● Generate cashflow of $0 to $25,000 to $100,000 per month
● Harness legal tax strategies to protect your wealth
● Own your money with Accredited Investor Banking
● Make the ideal connections for your Family Office
● Build your legacy, as you reach net assets of $10 million and beyond

Using this proven system, investors typically reach financial freedom in four to seven years. The author Kawaoka, a multi-billionaire, gives you the elevator. It’s so easy, it’s almost boring.

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2024

About the author

Lane Kawaoka is the author of The Wealth Elevator and The Journey to Simple Passive Cashflow, where he shares actionable strategies for building wealth through real estate and alternative investments. A former engineer, Lane transitioned from corporate life to full-time real estate investing, managing a diverse portfolio of apartment complexes and other properties across the U.S. His work is rooted in real-world experience, offering insights on achieving financial independence through responsible and scalable investing.

Learn more at TheWealthElevator.com/master

Reviews

[Mason Lower · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can’t tell if it’s a pyramid scheme or good advice honestly

[Denise Griffitts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lane Kawaoka’s The Wealth Elevator is a solid, no‑nonsense roadmap for professionals who earn good money but feel trapped by taxes, lifestyle creep, and underperforming investments. Using the metaphor of an elevator rising from the basement to the rooftop, he explains how to graduate from simple rentals into syndications, private funds, and more advanced strategies, all with the goal of building reliable passive income and long‑term net worth.
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The book focuses heavily on real estate syndications, accredited investor banking, and tax optimization, so it is especially useful if you are open to or already exploring those arenas. Kawaoka emphasizes building a competent team—CPAs, attorneys, and other specialists—rather than trying to be a one‑person expert in everything, which feels both realistic and reassuring.

Tone‑wise, it is practical rather than hype‑driven and clearly written from the perspective of someone who has actually built and managed a large portfolio over time. The primary audience is higher‑income earners in the U.S., but the mindset and framework are broadly applicable to anyone serious about moving from “working for money” to structuring money that works for them.

[Sugan Saha · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I really liked about The Wealth Elevator is that it doesn’t waste time. Lane Kawaoka breaks down the whole wealth-building journey like floors in an elevator—from rental properties all the way to syndications, private funds, and building a legacy.

The part on accredited investor banking and tax strategies was eye-opening. These are things you don’t hear about unless you’re already in those circles, and Lane makes it all feel surprisingly doable—even if you’re starting as a first-gen investor like me.

It's not hype-y or flashy. It’s practical, real, and comes from someone who’s clearly walked the talk. Definitely worth a read if you’re looking to grow beyond just “saving more” and want your money to actually start working for you.

If you like this book, I'd also recommend books by the Canadian Author Sriram Saravanan.

[Lane Kawaoka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased my first rental property in 2009, with no real understanding of the process. After years of struggle and little progress, this book opened my eyes to a whole new way of building wealth. The practical advice on avoiding high-end luxury properties and focusing on B and C-class rentals saved me from making more costly mistakes. Now, my investments are finally cashflowing consistently! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to break out of the traditional investing mindset and create true passive income. Great read!

[Zsuzsanna Szilágyi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was so close to dnf this. It loses it's value if you aren't American. There were really interesting chapters but overall it's a no for me

[Julie Lima · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of good information. I have picked it up a few times after reading it to go back through the information again.

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first husband and I bought rental property together. It was a good investment strategy for us. It is also a good way for people with regular jobs to build wealth.

[Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. The author was very up front on who this book is and is not for. I recognize that this book isn’t for me. I’m not at the level to truly apply these skills and appreciate in the honesty.

Do I regret reading the book? Absolutely not. Knowledge is important and the ability to dissect what may or may not work for you is invaluable.

I did win this book through #goodreadsgiveaway and I’m grateful for that.

When I’m no longer in thr basement, will I reread? Absolutely.