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

Send us Fan MailThis 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 TakeawaysBurnout 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.⏰ Timestamps0:00 – Intro to Katie Newman and her nursing career6:40 – Burnout: Leaving bedside nursing after deployment15:20 – Lessons from military nursing and COVID-era deployment22:00 – Katie’s first steps in real estate investing31:00 – Buying a condo with a VA loan and starting a midterm rental (MTR)38:30 – Copywriting: Turning a favor into a six-figure business45:10 – Real estate strategies: House hacking, long-term rentals, and property management50:40 – Advice for nurses: Building wealth while balancing your careerThinking about buying your first rental property? Download our Property Management Checklist to get started: www.investingrn.co/resources/p/property-management-checklist🔗 Connect with Katie NewmanInstagram: www.instagram.com/midshift_investorJoin our growing community of healthcare professionals building wealth: www.instagram.com/investingrnpodShop Our Favorites:https://www.amazon.com/shop/investingrnpodGet $10 off when you order your own pair of UNI shoes!Link: https://www.uni.shoesCode: InvestingRNDOWNLOAD NOTION:https://affiliate.notion.so/lbyqns2n647lFollow Julie Gloede on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rn_optional/Be sure to follow us on instagram hereSubscribe to our YouTube channel here Click the link, share your contact details, and we'll help you get started on your investment journey. Start now!