Investor profile - MD
Liyu Cao
Liyu Cao is a real estate investor and operator based in Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA. Public filings show activity across 12 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Sandy Spring Bank, REVERE BANK, and theLender.
Liyu's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $8.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 92 mortgage filings and 12 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2017 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA
ZIP codes: 21040, 21208, and 20705
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in EDGEWOOD, BELTSVILLE, PIKESVILLE, BALTIMORE, and ABERDEEN.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
MD · 7 properties · 67 mortgages
MD · 2 properties · 15 mortgages
MD · 3 properties · 9 mortgages
+1 more not shown
Mortgages (92)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2025 | $110k | Open | AAA LENDINGS | PELHAM EXPRESS LLC | 1521 CHARLESTOWN DR, EDGEWOOD, MD 21040 |
| 07/28/2025 | $159k | Open | AAA LENDINGS | PELHAM HOLDINGS LLC | 8608 CHESTNUT OAK RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21234 |
| 07/14/2025 | $107k | Open | AAA LENDINGS | PELHAM HOLDINGS LLC | 610 MAIN ST, LAUREL, MD 20707 506 |
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Owned Properties (12)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1302 CLOVER VALLEY WAY, ABERDEEN, MD 21040 | SHARON SIMON | Sold | $138k |
| 3928 ROLLING RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21208 C-8 | TONYA HARRISON | Sold | $140k |
| 904 SWALLOW CREST CT, EDGEWOOD, MD 21040 | JUAN PUENTES | Sold | $95k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA.
What companies is Liyu Cao associated with?
Liyu Cao is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include PELHAM HOLDINGS LLC, PELHAM EXPRESS LLC, AFFORDABLE DREAM PROPERTIES LLC, and SKYLAKE MANAGEMENT LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 12 properties are associated with Liyu Cao and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Liyu Cao to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Sandy Spring Bank, REVERE BANK, and theLender, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2017 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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