text: what's a good area to invest in the washington dc area? anyone know of any up and coming neighborhoods, besides the stadium area?  and what prices are we looking at? assuming you are referring to residential properties - almost any where in the suburban areas. area real estate is a little flat but not a flat as in most parts of the country which makes this a good time to buy. i just sold some investment property in no. va - if i were to reinvest it would be in high rise condo apartments. hi rises give you the least maintenance/abuse exposure and have a good set of enforceable rules.