About Us.
The Martin Group is a real estate investment firm developing ground-up and value-add residential and mixed-use properties. We focus on infill housing located near durable demand drivers in supply-constrained regions across California and beyond. We buy misunderstood assets. We invest in smart technologies and desirable amenities. We have a deep understanding of our markets and we build meaningful relationships with our community.
Our Experience.
The Martin Group was founded by J. David Martin, who started his first development business in 1984. Since its founding, The Martin Group has acquired, developed and managed multiple types of real estate assets, including office, residential, retail and mixed-use properties. This experience has resulted in over 24 million square feet of development work.
After more than 40 years, The Martin Group team has seen it all and worked through multiple economic cycles. Our experience makes us recession-resistant and growth-focused. Our experience spans all major asset types and risk levels, including land entitlement, value-add development, historic conversion, ground-up development and distressed investments.
Our Communities.
The key to our success is our ability to work in partnership with local communities, capital partners and residents, as we help each of them meet their individual needs. The majority of The Martin Group team is both born and raised in California and for almost 40 years have lived and worked in cities across the state.
Our collective years of experience and deep roots in the area have developed an immense respect and appreciation for the communities that we serve. We work hand-in-hand with neighborhood and community groups to ensure that our developments enrich the lives and livelihoods of those who live nearby. Our goal is to create better urban environments everywhere we go.
Our Strategy.
Our investment thesis is focused on assets that are strategically positioned near…
Supply-constrained regions – markets with a current shortage in workforce housing.
Durable demand drivers – such as transit locations, healthcare and universities.
By concentrating on assets with this unique profile, we stay recession-resistant, deliver superior risk-adjusted returns and create impactful value to our local communities.
Meet the Team.
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Justin Osler
CO-MANAGING PRINCIPAL
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Stephen Siri
CO-MANAGING PRINCIPAL
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Rayanna Schmeling
VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT
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Will Johnstone
VICE PRESIDENT, CONSTRUCTION
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Casey McManus
VICE PRESIDENT, ASSET MANAGEMENT
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Elizabeth Bremner
VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTOR RELATIONS
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Kate (Martin) Osler
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING
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Rylan Ayers
SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING
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Patrick Swan
DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT
