Good Areas to invest in Maryland

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Good Areas to invest in Maryland

Charles Bryant
Investor · Laurel, MD · Member since 2025 · 14 posts · 28 votes

Looking to connect with investor focused real estate agents in the DMV area. I’m not actively buying right now, but exploring LTR and small multifamily opportunities in Class A/B neighborhoods and would like to get on distribution lists for off-market or upcoming deals.

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Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes
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Reach out to Russell Brazil
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  • Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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    Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes
    6mo
    Reach out to Russell Brazil
    7e investments53 Reviews
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  • Charles Bryant
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    Investor · Laurel, MD · Member since 2025 · 14 posts · 28 votes
    6mo

    Thanks Chris! I just reached out to Russell and his team. 

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  • Joel Farrell
    Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 0 votes
    6mo

    one of my friends in that market is Brian Marzo with KW. he works with a lot of investors in the DMV. one of the deals we did together (I'm a lender), was working with a doctor who purchased multi family in DC. Another client purchased a home in silver spring MD and we did a conventional renovation loan and he fixed up the interior and also updated the garage to have an ADU. If you are looking for more Baltimore side....then it depends on what the strategy is as that market has had some unique things happen. including a real estate fund fraudulently over inflating appraisals on over 700 properties. so there are restrictions with some lenders in Baltimore.

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  • Alex FailaevPro Member
    Investor · Salisbury, MD · Member since 2015 · 121 posts · 56 votes
    6mo

    Hi Charles, 

    More than happy to connect - I am on the eastern shore of Maryland.

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  • Diana KhanPro Member
    Attorney · 10451 Mill Run Cir #755 Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Member since 2024 · 672 posts · 237 votes
    5mo

    Hi Charles

    I’m Diana Khan, a Maryland real estate attorney and investor based in the DMV. I work closely with long-term buy-and-hold investors and understand the Southern Maryland/DMV market from both a legal and practical investment perspective. I also offer a structured mentorship program for newer investors who want guidance on strategy, acquisitions, risk management, and scaling sustainably.

    If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to message me and we can see if it’s a good fit.

    [email protected]240-266-0291
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  • Ken Powell
    Lender · Lusby, MD · Member since 2014 · 60 posts · 38 votes
    4mo

    Hi Charles,

    most investors overlook Calvert County and St. Mary's county. I highly recommend buy and hold investors look in this area. I recently list a home for rent in Lusby, MD and had 30+ inquiries, 3 applications and a signed lease agreement before the home was out of Coming Soon status. The tenant did not see the house until he came to sign the lease. We asked for 3X income, and 700+ credit and had to tell applicants to stop applying. It is a severe shortage of rental in this area. 

    The landlord purchased the home for $285K in 2024 and it's worth $353K today after approx.$12K in upgrade and repairs.  Most of the tenants here are military, government employees, government contractors and working at the local nuclear plant and Dominion power station. They have great income and good credit. 

    Contact me if you have questions about investing in the Southern MD area. 


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  • Hok L.
    Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 0 votes
    3mo

    Great insight Ken — the rental demand data on Calvert and St. Mary's is compelling. Military, government contractors and Dominion workers are exactly the stable tenant profile buy-and-hold investors want. I'm a real estate professional in the DMV specializing in working with investor clients in Montgomery County, PG County and Southern Maryland. Would love to connect and potentially be a resource for investors in your network looking for deals in those markets.

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  • Joseph ScoreseBusiness Member
    Banker · Philadelphia · Member since 2009 · 2k+ posts · 643 votes
    3mo

    Charles, you're taking the right approach by building relationships before you're ready to buy. In the Columbia and greater DMV market, having investor-focused agents who understand cash flow, rent trends, and off-market opportunities can give you a significant advantage.

    Columbia continues to be one of Maryland's stronger long-term rental markets due to its excellent schools, stable employment base, and proximity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. I'd also keep an eye on surrounding markets like Ellicott City, Elkridge, Laurel, and parts of Howard and Anne Arundel Counties for small multifamily opportunities.

    Building your network now and getting on agents' distribution lists will put you in a strong position when the right opportunity comes along. Wishing you success, and I hope you find some great deals.

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