There is a lot of growth in the job sector here and a lot of transformation in the major industries which are bringing jobs to the area, on top of this there is major commercial development, etc. 

city of Portlandia did this with the Pearl district 10 year tax abatements.. started about 2005. there are probably 10 thousand new condos units built over that time through multiple glass buildings.. numerous resturants and shops etc.. totally transformed the area.now Portlandias version of crappy Ghetto is nothing like what you see out east.. just more like tired run down..

The interior pics of the bathroom look very similar to the property i'm purchasing so it's nice to get a visual of the transformation

Many so-so neighborhoods were first transformed by creatives moving in. 

I have done quite a bit of flooring transformation to accommodate this. 

😊I recently transformed our Hawaiian abode into a Long-Term Relationship (LTR) – yeah, I'm officially a landlord now.

🏢 Revitalizing Success: Transforming a Struggling Business into a Thriving Venture 🏢In the heart of our local community, I embarked on a journey that epitomizes the power of strategic thinking and problem-solving, resulting in the acquisition of a long-standing business and property that has become a beacon of success.The business, once a cornerstone of the community, faced challenges stemming from distant ownership decisions that strained the business and its dedicated managers—a remarkable husband-and-wife team.

See the transformation. https://youtu.be/7pab-zjNoqs What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

It was a rewarding experience to transform an old two-flat into a modern and spacious single family home.

It's amazing how much the place has transformed with some new paint, blinds, clean baseboards, and lighting.