Lamè Kinikini
Lamè Kinikini
Lamè Kinikini is a prominent Utah-based real estate entrepreneur, investor, and educator known for his expertise in creative financing and short-term rentals (STRs), growing his company, Elk Ridge Management, into an 8-figure business by scaling a large portfolio of properties using strategic, low-capital methods, while also coaching others to achieve financial freedom through real estate.
"Your past doesn't dictate your future—your mindset does.
A former Snow College football player with a background in marketing, Kinikini emphasizes mindset, action, and building systems, sharing his insights on podcasts, YouTube, and social media platforms like Instagram (@lame.kinikini) and YouTube (@hailamek).
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Founder & CEO: Leads Elk Ridge Management (ERM), specializing in short-term rentals, growing it rapidly with 150+ doors and complementary businesses like Capital Funds and Turo.
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Creative Finance Expert: Known for acquiring properties using Other People's Money (OPM) and creative strategies, building wealth without significant personal capital initially, notes Apple Podcasts and Short Term Rental Secrets.
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Educator: Teaches tax-saving, financing, and scaling strategies for real estate, emphasizing mindset, action, and disciplined execution, according to Apple Podcasts, Entrepreneur and YouTube.
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Background: Played linebacker at Snow College, studied Business Administration at Weber State University, and transitioned from traditional loans to creative finance after starting his management company, says LinkedIn and YouTube.
Core Philosophy: Kinikini's message centers on overcoming limiting beliefs, taking decisive action ("Fortune favors action takers"), and leveraging systems and creative strategies to build substantial real estate portfolios and achieve financial freedom, as shared on Instagram and Facebook.
"Losing money isn't failure. Staying naïve is."
"I learned to do hard things.
I refused to let my circumstances define me."