In this episode of the Investing with Purpose podcast Colonel Anne Martin, USMC (Ret.) shares her remarkable journey from military service to organic farming and now to real estate. She discusses her investment strategies, the importance of aligning investments with personal values, and the legacy she hopes to leave for her children. Anne emphasizes the significance of community support in real estate and the benefits of being a real estate professional. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions that highlight her insights and aspirations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Anne Martin's Journey
03:16 Military Service and Transition to Real Estate
05:51 Investing Strategies and Lessons Learned
08:47 The Power of VA Loans and TSP
11:19 Investing with Purpose and Community Impact
14:09 Aligning Investments with Values
17:01 Legacy and Teaching Financial Responsibility
20:32 Mindset Shift on Wealth and Materialism
23:31 Building Relationships and Community in Investing
25:42 Understanding Real Estate Professional Status
29:05 Creating an Investor Group for Beginners
32:52 Advice for Aspiring Faith-Driven Investors
Resources Mentioned
28:02 www.youtube.com/@InvestingwithPurpose
32:46 The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Jay Papasan
About Anne Martin
Anne Martin is a licensed Realtor® with Keller Williams in Carmel, CA, bringing decades of leadership and organizational excellence from her 27-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps. Retiring as a Colonel in 2016, she led major initiatives, including the integration of women into ground combat roles as Branch Head of Manpower, Plans & Policy.
A Vancouver, WA native and Stanford University graduate in Human Biology, Anne also holds associate degrees in Korean and Japanese from the Defense Language Institute and is a graduate of Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies. Her military career spanned deployments to Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, where she played a critical role in advancing surveillance capabilities. Her service earned her honors including the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star.
After the military, Anne founded an organic farm business and launched a veteran farming program still active across New England. In California, she established the state chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Anne is also deeply rooted in her community—she co-hosts the Monterey Bay Investor Network, serves as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster children, sits on the Toys for Tots Foundation board, and is active in the Rotary Club of Pacific Grove.
Now based in Carmel, Anne combines her strategic mindset, passion for service, and real estate expertise to help clients navigate the market with precision and integrity.
Connect with Anne Martin
Anne Martin, Realtor®
Keller Williams Coastal Estates
Carmel, CA
831-204-2189
anne.martin@kw.com
DRE#02248356
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