Virtual Online Meeting!
In this session, we walk through how to evaluate properties for shared housing, from zoning and regulation to floor plans, common spaces, location, and basic ROI modeling. You’ll gain a practical framework for assessing properties before you buy or convert.
You’ll Learn:
- What makes a property suitable for shared housing
- Floor plans and layouts that convert well
- Location and neighborhood considerations
- How to evaluate ROI potential before committing
Why Property Selection Is Critical
The success of shared housing often hinges on buying or converting the right asset. A clear checklist helps investors avoid poor fits and focus on properties that support both compliance and cash flow.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Why Shared Housing? Why Now?
Shared housing is one of the fastest-growing real estate strategies in the Mid-Atlantic. Baltimore’s rental market faces record affordability challenges, high rent burdens, and more than 36% of adults already living in doubled-up households. In Washington, DC, roughly half of renter households are considered cost-burdened, while Northern Virginia continues to see strong demand for shared housing driven by high housing costs, workforce growth, and limited entry-level rental supply.
Across these markets, shared housing is uniquely positioned to deliver affordable housing for residents, higher cash flow for investors, lower vacancy, stability across market cycles, and a meaningful social impact.
If you’ve been curious about coliving, PadSplit, room-by-room rentals, or creating a higher-yield strategy from single-family homes, this focus group is for you.
About
The Shared Housing Focus Group brings together investors who believe real estate can be both profitable and purposeful. Our mission is to advance best practices in shared housing by combining education, collaboration, and responsible investing to create resilient housing solutions for today’s market.
Facilitators
Angela Long is a real estate investor and active property manager specializing in the shared-housing model. With a background in business development and personal branding, Angela identifies under-utilized single-family homes and transforms them into high-performing, room-by-room income properties.
Leveraging PadSplit and related shared housing models, Angela creates safe, affordable housing options while generating strong cash flow across her portfolio in the Washington, DC/MD/VA markets. As co-leader of the MAREIA Shared Housing Focus Group, she brings practical experience, operational expertise, and a passion for impactful housing solutions.
Leanetta Jessie is an emerging real estate investor and housing advocate with a passion for practical, people-centered housing solutions. She provides property management services for a residential rental property, owns her primary home, and is actively expanding her real estate expertise through continued education and hands-on experience.
Drawing from her professional background in program leadership, policy, and cross-sector collaboration, Leanetta brings a thoughtful and inclusive lens to shared housing — balancing investor insight with community impact.
As co-moderator of the MAREIA Shared Housing Focus Group, she aims to assist in fostering conversation, connection, and learning among those interested in responsible shared housing models throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.