Can you build your own career while supporting a spouse through residency? Realtor and physician spouse Wesley Porter joins Zoe Taylor to discuss balancing two cities, buying versus renting, investment properties, and preparing for life after medical training.
What does it take to build a successful career, maintain financial stability, and support a spouse through medical residency—all while living between two cities?
In this episode of Moving Medicine Partners, host Zoe Taylor welcomes Wesley Porter, a real estate professional serving Lexington, Kentucky, and Indianapolis, Indiana, whose husband, Sam, is completing his OB-GYN residency.
Wesley shares his journey from chemical engineering to full-time real estate, balancing his entrepreneurial ambitions with the demands of medical training. After getting married just three days before Sam relocated for residency, Wesley found himself navigating two real estate markets, managing multiple properties, and traveling regularly between Kentucky and Indiana.
Their journey hasn't been without surprises—including a neighboring house fire shortly after purchasing their Indianapolis home. Wesley explains how that experience changed his perspective on evaluating properties and helping clients make informed decisions.
Zoe and Wesley also explore whether physicians should buy or rent during residency, the realities of owning investment properties, and why transitioning into an attending salary doesn't necessarily mean rushing to purchase a dream home.
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Whether you're entering residency, preparing for your first attending position, or supporting a partner through medical training, this conversation offers a practical perspective on making real estate decisions that support your family's long-term goals.
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