A husband-and-wife duo, Krystal and Dedric Polite, use a unique renovation strategy to transform homes into affordable housing within 50 days and a budget of under $50,000. Their goal is to create long-term wealth by investing in their community, keeping homes affordable for local residents rather than allowing developers to price them out for profit.

The Polites face a challenge when they discover that their outdated $100,000 ...