.- In-House Renovations: Our construction team handled all renovations internally, transforming distressed assets into turnkey rentals while maintaining strict budget and quality control.- Leasing & Property Management: Each unit was leased to thoroughly screened long-term tenants using full credit, income, and rental history checks.

Here’s what to know:5,000 new homes, 8M+ sq ft of office, 500k sq ft of retail, and 75 acres of civic/trail space are all in the works.Certified “One Planet Living” community—prioritizing sustainability, equity, and mixed-income housing.Infrastructure (transit + bridges) will connect directly to Belmont and western Gaston County, opening up huge spillover potential.First homes (Westrow & NOVEL apartments) expected to deliver by late 2025.Gastonia’s FUSE District: From Mill Town to Mixed-Use HubGastonia has made major moves with the creation of the FUSE District—a sports, entertainment, and redevelopment zone centered around:CaroMont Health Park, a 5,000-seat stadium hosting the Gastonia Ghost Peppers and concerts, soccer, and more.Franklin Yards, a $50M+ project adding 280+ Class-A apartments and retail to the mix.Historic mill conversions (Loray, Osage, Trenton) transforming into lofts and commercial space, creating an urban, walkable feel.The Social District allows visitors to walk between restaurants, breweries, and bars with drinks in hand—great for tourism and local nightlife.A few FUSE favorites:Durty Bull Brewery, Cavendish Brewing, The Rooster (live music), Double Barrel Saloon, and more.Nearby Towns to WatchMcAdenville – aka “Christmas Town USA” – draws 600K+ visitors each holiday season.

The transformation made it one of the nicest homes in the area.

The transformation turned a distressed asset into a high-performing, cash-flowing property.What was the outcome?

And if you are working another full time job and trying to oversee that transformation, it can be tough!  

One property might not seem like much on its own, targeting one street at a time can create powerful, visible transformation.

It takes a special kind of optimism-starved brain chemistry to look at an advancing technology that’s transforming medicine, education, accessibility, and creativity — and go, “ehh, it’s just a toy.”

While I am newer to the investment side of real estate, my career has given me a deep understanding of property structure, site potential, and what it truly takes to bring a project from concept to completion—on time and on budget.My business partner and I have recently launched our investment business (TEEM Transformations LLC).

You’re not left guessing—he gives you the full blueprint.But the transformation isn’t just financial.

Transforming your property into a luxury short-term rental (STR) in the White Mountains sounds like an exciting venture, Natalie!