S7E52 Lane Kawaoka

New investors can start with house hacking: they live in a property and rent out extra space to cover most of their living costs. For investors with under $1 million in net worth, a proven next step is to "stack" single-family rentals by saving a 20% down payment for each and buying them one at a time. Lane also recommends keeping your day job while you build the portfolio. That steady income gives you startup capital, leverage in negotiations, and a cushion for the mistakes most beginners make.