This is a great thread, and will be fun to watch the transformation.

Previously distressed neighborhoods are mind bogglingly quickly transforming into spectacular medical/technology hubs.

Finding cheaper properties and transforming them into higher use or more economically viable properties is where making money from the land begins.

A few small commercial buildings aren't going to radically transform an area no matter what businesses they bring in.

This was Dec 2016 - Mar 2017Here are more before: Oh wow what a transformation!

Neighborhoods that were the preferred hangout of crack dealers/users at the turn of the century (2000) were transformed into little hipster enclaves all over town in less than 10 years.Edit: additional thought on light rail.  

I recently read where downtown Portland has been transformed immensely.

We needed a new transformer (the reason the circuit board got fried) which cost us all of..drum roll...$40.

Thanks for introducing yourself.It's awesome to hear about your primary residence transformation and increase in value.

I was amazed at the transformation I made.