The transformation significantly increased the home’s market value and confirmed demand for updated properties in the area.

Deal structuring: there are a lot of neighborhood that have completely transformed over the years.

I come from a design background, so I love the transformation side of real estate just as much as the numbers.I joined to learn from experienced investors, share what I learn along the way, and connect with others who are experienced and willing to connect.

Midtown Manhattan, in particular, has seen record rents in several high-quality buildings—an encouraging signal that tenants are returning to premium space.What is driving this shift is not just a return to the office, but a transformation in what tenants expect.

had a terrible experience with a guy named ernie inzunza (works at Pancho's upholstery). anyways, i met a guy named glen who would eventually stay in one of my units (I live in cali) and help me transform my 4 unit complex. it had fallen out of escrow twice but finally sold at a price that i never thought id get. glen added about $60K worth of value for less than $15k. i paid him next to nothing and he was able to bring this property to life. $15k may seem like a fair price, but that's $15K for 5.5 months of working EVERY DAY (yes, that's how much work these units needed).

Adaptive Reuse Becomes a Core Investment StrategyOne of the most transformative trends of 2025 was the explosion of adaptive reuse projects, especially office-to-residential conversions.70,700 apartment units were delivered from former office buildings — a record and nearly triple 2022 levelsRoughly 25,000 total apartments were created through adaptive reuse in 2025Conversions included former hotels, schools, warehouses, and industrial assetsPerhaps most telling office conversions now represent 42% of all future adaptive reuse projects in the pipeline.

Meeting the < 7-day average stay, >100 hours, and 'more than any other single person' tests is key to transforming passive losses into active ones.

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

It's incredibly fulfilling to witness the transformation and see our investments thrive.With my all-star team taking care of the nitty-gritty underwriting and property management, I get to focus on the big picture.

Investment Info:Single-family residence renovation investment.Purchase price: $80,000Cash invested: $55,000Sale price: $374,900Contributors:Peter VekselmanPartner Driven partnered with Jason Arguelles to renovate and transform a distressed home on Republic St in New Orleans, Louisiana.