After eight years as a travel nurse, Ian Duffy — better known as Scrubs2Estates — walked away from the bedside to pursue real estate investing and multifamily development. In this conversation, we dive into the reality of nursing burnout, the toll healthcare can take on your health and life balance, and the pivotal moments that pushed Ian to step away from a “safe” career to bet on himself. He opens up about the lessons learned from failures, what it really takes to transition into entrepreneurship, and how he’s building long-term wealth and freedom through development projects.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your W-2, questioned whether nursing (or any job) is sustainable for the long haul, or wondered if there’s a path to more freedom, this episode will resonate. Ian’s journey is proof that you don’t have to spend a lifetime in a career that doesn’t fulfill you — and that with action, education, and community, you can build a new life outside of scrubs.-----Things We Talk About in This Episode:Ian’s journey from eight years of travel nursing to leaving the bedside for real estateThe hidden realities of nursing burnout and life inside healthcare during COVIDHow injuries, worker’s comp, and system flaws impact nurses on the front linesThe turning point that pushed Ian to pivot from scrubs to estatesEarly mistakes in real estate and the lessons that shaped his approachWhy multifamily development is a long game — and how to break into itBuilding wealth and freedom by raising capital and creating housingThe importance of community, mentorship, and betting on yourself-----🎯 Follow Ian Duffy Instagram: @Scrubs2EstatesIan's Email:Personal: [email protected]: [email protected]'s Website:Scrubs2Estates.comIan's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scrubs2estates-podcast/id1788976707-----🚀 Connect with Lorenzo MercadoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenzo.mercado_/Website: www.mercasaventures.com & www.ascentcapital.llc🎙️ Listen to The Lo-Down🎙️Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lo-down/id1764777761 🎙️Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YjwXXjvFT3mqve6uMF983?si=d2501028127246f3Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Lorenzo.Mercado-----💬 Like this episode?Give a 5 Star & Share it with a friend who needs to hear it!-----Chapters00:00From Nursing to Real Estate: A Journey of Change03:05The Reality of Nursing: Challenges and Insights07:46The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers19:43A Pivotal Moment: Realizing the Need for Change24:39Healthcare Misconceptions: A Nurse's Perspective26:41Empathy in Nursing: Lessons from the ER28:00The Decision to Leave Nursing: A Personal Journey30:24Discovering Real Estate: A New Path32:48Transitioning from Nursing to Entrepreneurship35:44Overcoming Doubts: The Importance of Self-Belief38:06Life After Nursing: Finding Peace and Purpose40:30Owning Your Time: The Freedom of Entrepreneurship43:04Skills from Nursing that Benefit Business44:14Choosing Real Estate Development: A Strategic Decision46:55Understanding Development Deals: From Single Family to Multifamily51:04Innovative Housing Solutions53:42Navigating the Development Process57:52Lessons from Experience01:02:05The Value of Risk and Resilience01:07:35Vision for the Future

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