Looking to build a team in the Indianapolis area...

[David Ledbetter]

Hi there.  

This is the best [online] community I've ever been apart of. I've been reading a number of different books and trying to find information on areas around and within Indianapolis that will be best for a BRRRR strategy.

What methods are the best for finding information on certain zip codes (i.e crime rates, jobs produced over the past year, renting population and characteristics, etc.) 

I'm a people person and I would much rather reach out to those who are doing this, have done it, or are even looking to do it.  If you have connections or recommendations on others who can help then feel free to name drop below.  

My situation: 

I'm currently a minor league baseball player - look up our average income and you'll be severely disappointed - and I am looking to begin purchasing homes between $30-$60k.  The idea is to use cash initially and keep bouncing the profits into new properties.  Has anyone pursued strategies like this in any other areas (in the Midwest or elsewhere)? 

How do I find the right people to grow this idea into a reality and really get the momentum rolling? 

Feel free to ask any questions.  

[Michael Pittman]

@David Ledbetter Hey David, good to see another ballplayer in the network. I played low level D1 Ball and my dad played 6 seasons with the Cardinals (Erie, Gastonia, Springfield,) and I have a cousin whom you may have faced who got released from the Jays 2 years ago and was MVP of the Frontier League this past season.

I totally get the grind right now with those bus rides, meals, clubbie dues, etc.

With all of that being said, start looking up some REI networking groups in your area. This may be hard with you guys playing every day but there will be some out there that you could catch after a day game.

There are plenty of lists that you can purchase for a lot of information as well as searching county records for information they provide to the public for free.