• How Katie Newman Turned a VA Loan Into Her First Rental Property (and Built Wealth)
    Nov 19 2024

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    This week on the Investing RN Podcast, we’re honored to feature Katie Newman, a former military nurse, investor, and entrepreneur who’s carving her path to financial independence while helping others do the same. From deployments in Afghanistan to becoming a copywriter and real estate investor, Katie shares her transformational story of navigating burnout, embracing side hustles, and building wealth beyond the bedside.

    Katie’s inspiring journey includes leaving her civilian nursing role in 2022 to pursue investments, copywriting, and content creation full-time. She details how she bought her first rental properties (including a midterm rental and a long-term rental in Chattanooga), tackled financing as a self-employed entrepreneur, and leveraged networking and social media to accelerate her success.

    If you're a nurse looking for a side hustle, a beginner eager to learn about real estate investing, or someone battling burnout, this episode is packed with practical tips and motivation.

    🚀 Key Takeaways
    Burnout and Transition: How Katie realized the importance of exploring opportunities outside the hospital.
    Getting Started in Real Estate: The steps she took to buy her first rental properties, including using VA loans.
    Networking for Beginners: Leveraging social media and authentic connections to build a support network.
    The Power of Copywriting: How Katie turned a small favor into a thriving business, earning $10K/month.
    Passive Income Goals: Katie’s approach to reducing housing expenses through house hacking and growing her portfolio.

    ⏰ Timestamps

    0:00 – Intro to Katie Newman and her nursing career
    6:40 – Burnout: Leaving bedside nursing after deployment
    15:20 – Lessons from military nursing and COVID-era deployment
    22:00 – Katie’s first steps in real estate investing
    31:00 – Buying a condo with a VA loan and starting a midterm rental (MTR)
    38:30 – Copywriting: Turning a favor into a six-figure business
    45:10 – Real estate strategies: House hacking, long-term rentals, and property management
    50:40 – Advice for nurses: Building wealth while balancing your career

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  • How a Nurse Bought Her First Rental Property: Beginner Real Estate Strategies with Stephanie Betters
    Nov 12 2024

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    Welcome to another episode of the Investing RN Podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to host Stephanie Betters, an inspiring real estate investor and entrepreneur with a background in healthcare. From her start as an adult nurse practitioner to launching multiple successful businesses in real estate, Stephanie shares the triumphs and challenges of balancing healthcare, family, and a booming real estate career.

    Stephanie dives into her journey of building a successful real estate business from the ground up, including her experience making hundreds of property offers, securing her first investment properties, and later developing an entire team and software solution to streamline operations. She opens up about navigating financial setbacks, managing private money lending relationships, and her strategic move into multifamily investments.

    Whether you’re a healthcare professional considering a side hustle, an investor eager to build financial security, or someone balancing family with an entrepreneurial spirit, Stephanie’s journey offers relatable insights and actionable advice. Join us to learn more about finding success through persistence, the power of partnerships, and the importance of having both risk tolerance and structured systems.

    Key Takeaways

    Starting in Real Estate: Stephanie’s approach to buying her first properties and flipping houses.

    Building Partnerships: How networking led to unexpected private money lending opportunities.

    Scaling the Business: The role of systems in transforming her real estate business and the development of her CRM platform.

    Balancing Family and Work: Insights on maintaining a personal life while growing multiple businesses.

    Lessons Learned: Avoiding common pitfalls in real estate investments and adapting to market shifts.

    Timestamps
    0:00 – Introduction to Stephanie and her background
    5:30 – Starting as an ER/ICU nurse and transition to NP and real estate
    14:20 – Early property flips and lessons from flipping homes
    22:50 – Moving to Charlotte and the first major real estate venture
    30:00 – Balancing healthcare and real estate investments as a family
    38:40 – Networking in healthcare and finding private lenders
    47:15 – Challenges and successes in scaling the real estate business
    54:10 – Creating Left Main REI, her real estate CRM, in partnership with Salesforce

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    59 mins
  • How This Nurse Beat Debt & Built a Real Estate Empire – Naseema McElroy’s Story
    Nov 5 2024

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    Welcome to another episode of the Investing RN Podcast! This week, we’re excited to chat with Naseema McElroy, a seasoned nurse and financial advocate, who shares her journey from working in hospital administration to mastering beginner investing strategies. After a transformative career change, Naseema dove into investing to take control of her finances and future. In this episode, she opens up about her inspiring journey and the practical steps she took to buy her first rental property and manage her investments effectively.

    Whether you're a burnt-out nurse seeking a side hustle, a healthcare professional wanting to start real estate investing, or simply interested in beginner-friendly property management tips, Naseema’s story offers invaluable insights on building financial security and reclaiming your time. Plus, she shares actionable advice on balancing work, family, and mental health.

    Key Takeaways:

    How to Buy Your First Rental Property – Naseema’s beginner investing strategies and tips for nurses.

    From Debt to Wealth – How she grew her net worth after a bankruptcy setback.

    Property Management Tips – Lessons learned from her early real estate investments.

    Mental Health for Nurses – The role financial freedom plays in avoiding burnout.

    Side Hustles for Nurses – Naseema’s journey building a personal finance platform and passive income.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 – Introduction and Background
    2:45 – Naseema’s Path to Nursing and Her Career Change
    10:20 – The Realities of Nurse Salaries and Travel Nursing
    18:35 – Discovering Financial Independence and Debt Payoff Journey
    25:00 – Investing for Beginners: Starting in Real Estate
    32:45 – Balancing Work, Family, and Mental Health as a Nurse
    39:15 – How Nurses Can Start Investing and Side Hustles
    46:00 – Final Thoughts and Where to Connect with Naseema

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    50 mins
  • Side Hustles for Nurses: How to Earn Passive Income with Your First Rental Property Made Easy
    Oct 29 2024

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    Welcome to another episode of the Investing RN podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with Fe Diaz, a nurse and entrepreneur who transitioned from healthcare to business success. Fe shares how she started earning passive income by renting out rooms to travel nurses and scaling her real estate investments. She discusses how she moved from bedside nursing to managing multiple streams of income, including property management and finance. For burnt-out nurses or anyone interested in beginner investing strategies, side hustles, and property management tips, this episode is filled with actionable insights.

    Fe also opens up about her mental health journey through balancing family, homeschooling, and business, while offering practical tips on how nurses can explore real estate investing as a way to reclaim their time and achieve financial freedom.

    If you're ready to start your first real estate venture or explore side hustles as a nurse, this episode is a must-watch!

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    Key Takeaways:

    Real Estate Investing Basics: Fe shares how renting rooms to travel nurses helped her kickstart her investment journey.

    Time Management for Busy Entrepreneurs: Balancing homeschooling, business, and investing can be tricky, but Fe offers her secrets to staying organized.

    Side Hustles for Burnt-Out Nurses: Fe discusses how nurses can take small steps to build financial freedom through side businesses like real estate.

    Beginner Property Management Tips: Fe explains the challenges of property management and how to make it easier by leveraging professionals.

    Mental Health for Nurses: Fe talks about managing stress and avoiding burnout through financial independence.

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    49 mins
  • How Nurses Can Break Into Real Estate for Financial Independence with Julie Gloede
    Oct 22 2024

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    Welcome back to the Investing RN podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with Julie Gloede, real estate investor, and former oncology nurse who has turned her diverse career into a multi-faceted life. Julie shares how she balanced the challenges of oncology nursing, strike nursing, and ultimately found freedom through real estate investing. Her experience highlights the importance of not letting your job define you, finding flexibility in your career, and making strategic financial decisions to live life on your own terms.

    In this episode, Julie reflects on her journey from Wisconsin to California, her time working in oncology and strike nursing, and how she eventually built a career that allows her to choose her own hours. She touches on lessons from balancing motherhood, work, and a growing real estate portfolio, revealing how she leveraged short-term and medium-term rentals to achieve financial independence.

    If you’re a nurse looking to explore new career opportunities, curious about real estate investing, or interested in striking the perfect work-life balance, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable tips for you!

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    Key Takeaways:

    Balancing Career Transitions:

    Julie shares how she successfully shifted from a demanding nursing career to real estate investing, providing insight into making smooth career transitions.

    Real Estate as a Financial Tool:

    One key insight is how Julie used medium-term rentals to generate consistent cash flow while maintaining flexibility in her work-life balance.

    Leveraging Alternative Nursing Opportunities:

    Julie's experience as a strike nurse demonstrates how nurses can explore alternative, high-paying opportunities while avoiding career burnout.

    Work-Life Balance Strategies:

    Julie emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and knowing when to step back from work to focus on personal well-being and family life.

    Developing a Flexible Career Mindset:

    Julie encourages listeners to think beyond traditional career paths and embrace options that offer more control over time and income.

    Timestamps:
    0:00 – Introduction and Welcome
    4:00 – Julie’s Journey from Wisconsin to California
    10:00 – Transitioning from Oncology to Real Estate
    17:00 – Finding Flexibility in Strike Nursing
    22:00 – Real Estate as a Path to Financial Freedom
    30:00 – Medium-Term Rentals: The Key to Julie’s Strategy
    38:00 – Managing Work-Life Balance with Kids
    45:00 – Key Takeaways from Julie's Nursing and Real Estate Experience
    55:00 – Final Thoughts and Real Estate Lessons for Healthcare
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Roundtable: Shocking Real Estate Wins, Career Moves & Financial Freedom Secrets!
    Oct 15 2024

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    Welcome to another episode of the Investing RN Podcast! Today, Josh and Colin dive into real estate investing strategies, focusing on mobile home park investments, property management challenges, and building long-term wealth. They discuss how healthcare professionals can navigate major job changes while growing their financial portfolios. If you’re a nurse or healthcare professional curious about real estate, passive income, or making your money work harder for you, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights! 🏡💼

    Timestamps:
    0:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview
    2:00 – Josh’s Career Change as a CRNA: The Importance of Having a Backup Plan
    8:10 – Real Estate Investing: Why Mobile Home Parks Are a Long-Term Play
    14:15 – Managing Property: The Challenges of Taking Over a New Park
    20:30 – The Emotional Toll of Job Changes and What It Means for Investors
    26:00 – How Mobile Home Parks Can Provide Steady Cash Flow
    31:45 – Should You Have Family Members Sign a Lease? Josh and Colin Debate
    38:05 – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

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    42 mins
  • Mental Health in Healthcare: Why Wali Khan Refuses to Stay Silent
    Oct 8 2024

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    Welcome back to the Investing RN podcast! This week we’re excited to have Wali Khan, a CRNA and motivational speaker, who opens up about his unique journey in healthcare, mental health advocacy, and balancing a high-pressure career with personal growth. Wali's story is packed with resilience, having overcome immense challenges to thrive in the world of healthcare and anesthesia. He shares lessons on empathy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of staying grounded in a field that often detaches from humanity.

    Wali reflects on his early life as an immigrant, his family’s struggles, and his experiences navigating the highs and lows of his healthcare career. He discusses his failures with the NCLEX, recovering from back surgery, and pushing through physical and emotional pain. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals seeking inspiration and for anyone who wants to understand the personal side of medicine.

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    Key Takeaways:

    1. Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare
      Stay connected with your patients beyond the diagnosis to improve outcomes and professional satisfaction.
    2. Mental Health & Resilience
      Overcome challenges in healthcare by building resilience and prioritizing mental health.
    3. Avoiding Overconfidence in the OR
      Stay within your professional limits to ensure safe, effective patient care.
    4. The Power of Empathy
      Empathy in the OR transforms patient care and builds trust. Treat every patient like family.
    5. Balance Professional Growth with Self-Care
      Pursue career advancement while protecting your well-being to avoid burnout.

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  • How Conversations with Terminal Patients Inspired Stephanie Feng's Real Estate Success
    Oct 1 2024

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    Welcome back to the Investing RN podcast! We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Feng, a nurse practitioner and real estate investor who shares her unique journey of balancing a career in nursing with real estate investments. Stephanie dives deep into how she transitioned from a bedside nurse to a nurse practitioner while also scaling her investment portfolio to over 56 units. She shares how her experiences with patients near the end of their lives shaped her outlook on financial freedom and personal fulfillment.

    Stephanie explains her strategies for acquiring luxury short-term rentals, the importance of having a solid financial foundation, and how investing in real estate allowed her to scale down her hours in nursing. If you’re a healthcare professional looking to explore real estate or curious about balancing a full-time career with passive income streams, this episode is packed with insights!

    Stephanie also highlights her path into short-term rental investing, breaking down the luxury vacation rental market, and the systems she uses to automate her properties for passive income. Don’t miss her key tips on how nurses can maximize their time, build wealth, and find financial independence through real estate.

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    Key Takeaways:

    Real Estate as a Time Freedom Tool: Learn how Stephanie used real estate to reclaim control over her time and reduce her working hours as a nurse practitioner.

    Luxury Short-Term Rentals: Discover how short-term rentals, particularly in the luxury market, can produce high returns, and hear Stephanie’s approach to automating this business.

    The Power of Mentorship: Stephanie emphasizes the importance of having mentors and a supportive network to guide you in real estate, helping you avoid common mistakes.

    Exit Strategies: Always have a backup plan when investing, such as pivoting to midterm rentals for traveling nurses if regulations change.

    Nursing as a Foundation for Risk-Taking: Stephanie shares how having a stable career in nursing allowed her to take calculated risks in real estate.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 – Introduction and Welcome
    1:30 – Stephanie's Journey into Nursing
    6:20 – Discovering Real Estate Investing
    12:15 – Impact of End-of-Life Nursing on Financial Perspective
    18:30 – Transitioning to Nurse Practitioner and Scaling Down Hours
    24:40 – First Real Estate Investment: A Duplex in San Antonio
    32:00 – Venturing into Luxury Short-Term Rentals
    38:45 – Automating Short-Term Rentals for Passive Income
    43:50 – Handling the Challenges of Out-of-State Investing
    47:25 – Diversifying Real Estate Strategy: Syndication and Partnerships
    53:30 – Final Advice for Nurses Interested in Real Estate

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    59 mins