Who We Are
AED Management is a professional real estate management service provider with over a fifteen years of real estate management, transaction and investment experience in the DC Metropolitan area. We provide high quality sale and purchase representation, underwriting, investment, pro forma modeling and investment services as well as management on the back-end of high profile acquisitions. We strive to create a new standard in the industry by using innovative systems, cost effective approaches and applied local knowledge specific to the DC area.
We focus on quality, not quantity and maintain a small, manageable portfolio to guarantee high quality service to our clients. We apply an individualized approach to each asset and only accept a handful of select management opportunities to stay focused on our clients needs. Working with AED Management you'll benefit from partnering with a local professional company that is solely dedicated to making your life as a landlord hassle free. In addition to providing property management, our team also offers a variety of other real estate services including investment consulting, real estate finance, asset management, construction project management, commercial third party leasing, real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
Executive Team
Anita DiPietro, Principal CPM, CCIM
Anita DiPietro, Principal CPM, CCIM
Anita DiPietro, Principal CPM, CCIM
Anita DiPietro is a 15-year real estate professional with experience as an appraiser, manager, owner, developer, investor, and broker.
Before starting AED Asset Management, Anita participated in the acquisition, development, management and leasing efforts of a $100+ million residential and commercial real estate portfolio for various real estate investors and developers across the Washington DC and Northern Virginia region. The portfolio contained properties in various asset classes, both residential single family, multifamily, office space and retail.
Anita obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from George Mason University and is a Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM), Certified Property Manager (CPM) and 30 Under 30 Recipient, awarded by the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Erika Elko, CFO, CPA
Anita DiPietro, Principal CPM, CCIM
Anita DiPietro, Principal CPM, CCIM
Erika grew up in Maryland and spent the greater part of her career as a CPA in Washington DC. She worked as the Finance Director for a real estate development company and the Senior VP of Finance and Strategy for a well known fitness brand.
She has since started her own business in fitness and recently received her real estate license to begin to create her own real estate portfolio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In her downtime, Erikaspends time with her mini dachshund, Squat and traveling.
Catherine Franco, Manager, ACOM
Anita DiPietro, Principal CPM, CCIM
Catherine Franco, Manager, ACOM
Catherine Franco is a dynamic professional with a multifaceted background in construction, design, and property management, making her a true force leading our management team. With a passion for transforming spaces and a keen eye for detail, Catherine brings a unique blend of expertise to every project. She is a seasoned construction expert renowned for her prowess in build-outs and design.
Catherine is currently pursuing her Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). This prestigious qualification reflects her dedication to mastering the intricacies of property management and staying at the forefront of industry best practices.