The area is not really the best but little by little they are building brand new homes right next to older ones and the neighborhood is transforming.

If you take on the program and succeed, it transforms your life.

Is it worth the transformation?

We’ve outgrown our family home, but instead of just selling it, we wanted to keep it & rent it long term. $200k + equity in California home. Hoping to transfer to LLC? Good idea? Thanks!

The exterior was updated with new smooth stucco for a modern update and the backyard was completely transformed.

Since then I have had a total lifestyle transformation. 

We completely transformed the interior and exterior of the home, adding features like tile backsplash, tiled tub & shower, master bath en suite with dual walk-in shower, new energy-efficient vinyl windows.

Also, there were 716 violent crimes reported per 100,000 Gastonia residents in 2015, one of the highest violent crime rates of any U.S. city," according to the report.While Charlotte's economy has transformed into a major banking and financial center, Gastonia has relied on manufacturing, which has been in active decline over the years.I don't know that I would consider Gastonia for my first foray into another state to purchase real estate, but that's just MY opinion.

@Lumi Ispas and @John Casmon Thank you so much for the detailed response, the Midwest market sounds like the market outside of DC proper, in DC proper the market has transformed into one continuous spring market, it does not matter when you put a home on the market, it will sell if it is priced accordingly.Maryland has a seasonal market as well as some of the best schools in the nation.

Depending on how elaborate you go, you could transform these spaces for around $50-75 per sf.