Episode Rerun: From Women's Shelters and $700k in Debt to an 8 Figure Net Worth with REI Mom Anna Kelley

Apr 8, 2025

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In this inspiring rerun episode of From Adversity to Abundance, we revisit the incredible story of Anna Kelley, a multifamily syndicator and real estate mogul who transformed her life from $700,000 in debt to an 8-figure net worth. Anna’s journey highlights the power of resilience, grit, and strategic thinking. From growing up in tough circumstances to becoming a successful real estate investor, Anna’s story serves as a powerful reminder that with determination, anything is possible.

🎉 This week also marks 3 years of the podcast! We’re honored to celebrate this milestone by resurfacing one of our most impactful conversations. Thank you for being a part of this journey toward abundance.

Guest Introduction: Anna Kelley

Anna Kelley is a multifamily syndicator and real estate investor with a wealth of experience in the industry. She started her real estate journey in 1998 and has since built a portfolio of 250 property units. In addition to her real estate endeavors, Anna has worked with ultra-high-net-worth individuals at Bank of America and AIG, learning valuable lessons that helped shape her career. Today, she is the founder of Greater Purpose Capital, an investment firm focused on providing passive income opportunities through multifamily syndications.

Episode Highlights:

From Abuse to Abundance: Anna’s journey of overcoming a childhood filled with hardship to building a real estate empire.
Quitting a Six-Figure Job: Why Anna made the bold decision to leave her high-paying job at AIG to pursue real estate.
Lessons in Drive and Determination: How her backstory fueled her relentless work ethic and drive for success.
Rebuilding After Debt: Anna’s experience of being $700,000 in business debt and how she climbed her way back to financial freedom.
Living Below Your Means: The sacrifices Anna made for 10 years to set herself up for future success.

Key Takeaways:

"You have control over your life’s outcome." – Anna emphasizes the importance of determination and doing what others won’t to reach your goals.
"Timing is everything." – Anna shares how strategic timing in business can make or break a venture.
"Living below your means can create massive opportunities." – Anna explains the sacrifices she made to secure long-term success.

Connect with Anna Kelley:

WEBSITE: www.reimom.com and https://greaterpurposecapital.com/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-kelley-reimom/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/AnnaKelleyinvesting/

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https://labradorlending.com/investors/passive-investors/

Labrador Mentorship:

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