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.

Includes other premium services like tenant screening, lease creation etc.  

I use AI as much as possible for content creation, just created a digital video clone of myself.

Cash flow can help pay the bills, but appreciation is where the wealth creation can occur. 

The world runs not only on debt but on debt CREATION.

.🔧 Streamlines Development: Reduces red tape and accelerates housing creation by simplifying local permitting processes.🚗 Modernizes Parking Requirements: Relaxes minimum parking standards for projects near public transit, helping cut costs and promote alternative transportation.🏗️ Empowers Local Builders and Homeowners: Gives everyday homeowners and small developers the chance to invest and build in their neighborhoods.📈 Addresses the Housing Shortage: Part of the broader goal to build over 1 million new homes in Washington by 2044.💼 What This Means for Homeowners and InvestorsHouse Bill 1110 opens the door to real opportunity — not just for policy makers or city planners, but for you.Whether you're:A homeowner looking to build a duplex in your backyard,An investor considering a fourplex conversion,Or a small-scale builder exploring infill development...This law gives you a new legal framework to create housing, equity, and lasting community value.🧭 Want to Know What’s Possible on Your Lot?

The reason I switched is because I needed a software that had all of my necessary features (automated rent collection, bookkeeping, transaction management, lease creation and signing, tenant screening, reporting, tax prep, etc.) and would not increase in cost as I scale up.

So, I guess this brings me to where I'm at now-here are a couple thoughts/questions I have that I would love some insight on:1) do I get out now and just cut the losses on the acquisition costs/taxes/deed creation?

I’m currently exploring opportunities to acquire my first rental property using creative financing strategies—such as owner financing, rent-to-own, or value-add approaches like BRRRR or house hacking.My goal is to get started with minimal upfront costs by leveraging smart deal structures and hands-on value creation.

Just on this post some good points have been made - no wealth creation, not the best use of capital, I will add 2 more quick points:1.