How Nurses Can Break Into Real Estate for Financial Independence with Julie Gloede

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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!Download our Property Management Checklist:https://www.investingrn.co/resources/p/property-management-checklistShop 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/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/investingrnpod/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 Welcome4:00 – Julie’s Journey from Wisconsin to California10:00 – Transitioning from Oncology to Real Estate17:00 – Finding Flexibility in Strike Nursing22:00 – Real Estate as a Path to Financial Freedom30:00 – Medium-Term Rentals: The Key to Julie’s Strategy38:00 – Managing Work-Life Balance with Kids45:00 – Key Takeaways from Julie's Nursing and Real Estate Experience55:00 – Final Thoughts and Real Estate Lessons for Healthcare ProfessionalsBe 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!