Network in Fort Wayne, IN

[Raya Peterson]

Hi All!
I am looking to invest in Fort Wayne and would like to make connections in the area. I live in Chicago and have investments in California and Illinois. I visited Fort Wayne this past weekend to research the neighborhoods and get a feel for the market. I am excited to get started investing here because it seems like a market where cash flow is still realistic in 2024. I would feel even more confident if I could build a network of other RE investing pros. 

Can you suggest ways to network? Basically, I need a whole team: a real estate agent, a loan broker, possibly a property manager, etc. I am looking for buy-and-hold long-term rentals that require only minor fixup, if any. Because I'm prioritizing properties that will be rentable without much fixup, I would like to network with flippers too, and I would like to find off-market deals. 

I look forward to meeting you all and making deals happen!

[Bryan F.]

I'd recommend reaching out to Jordan Wildman with EXP who's a local real estate agent and investor in the Fort Wayne to get started in the market.

Fort Wayne offers a number of different investment options from older multi-families (more labor intensive) to new construction build to rent. There's a number of property management companies and individual mangagers in the area. Depending on the strategy you end up going with will probably dictate what property manager makes the most sense as they all have their different niches they excel at.

[Raya Peterson]

Quote from @Bryan F.:

I'd recommend reaching out to Jordan Wildman with EXP who's a local real estate agent and investor in the Fort Wayne to get started in the market.

Fort Wayne offers a number of different investment options from older multi-families (more labor intensive) to new construction build to rent. There's a number of property management companies and individual mangagers in the area. Depending on the strategy you end up going with will probably dictate what property manager makes the most sense as they all have their different niches they excel at.

@Bryan F.

[Staci Rogers]

Hi Raya,

I am happy to connect. I have a few contacts in the Fort Wayne market as well.

[Justin Arnold]

Quote from @Raya Peterson:

Hi All!
I am looking to invest in Fort Wayne and would like to make connections in the area. I live in Chicago and have investments in California and Illinois. I visited Fort Wayne this past weekend to research the neighborhoods and get a feel for the market. I am excited to get started investing here because it seems like a market where cash flow is still realistic in 2024. I would feel even more confident if I could build a network of other RE investing pros. 

Can you suggest ways to network? Basically, I need a whole team: a real estate agent, a loan broker, possibly a property manager, etc. I am looking for buy-and-hold long-term rentals that require only minor fixup, if any. Because I'm prioritizing properties that will be rentable without much fixup, I would like to network with flippers too, and I would like to find off-market deals. 

I look forward to meeting you all and making deals happen!

Hello! Would love to connect, we are boots on the ground in Ft. Wayne.  My wife and I have been investing here since 2015- we do several flips a year and have 20 rental units we self-manage.

I'm a licensed Home Inspector and licensed General Contractor. 20 years in the trades. Have sub contractors of all varieties. Willing to do preliminary visits to houses to take pictures, make rehab lists/scope of work, etc. 

My wife is a Top 25 Real Estate Agent in town as well. She can do market research, source deals, and list properties. We do also have local mortgage brokers we work with as well. 

Reach out if you want to discuss a few possibilities! 

- Justin

[Scott J epstein]

Hi all- considering an investment property in Ft Wayne, wondering if anyone local can offer any insight into the local RE environment from someone with boots on the ground there.   Is there job growth, a lot of development?  Heard there may be a casino coming at some point.  Thanks

[Staci Rogers]

Hi Scott,

@Stephen DiJulius can provide you with great insight on the Ft Wayne market. 

[Scott J epstein]

Quote from @Staci Rogers:

Hi Scott,

@Stephen DiJulius can provide you with great insight on the Ft Wayne market. 

Thanks Staci!