Investing Far East Side Indianapolis

[Amanda Galloway]

Hi all,

I am new to real estate investing and looking to invest in Indianapolis. I have been going out for a few months searching for properties and I am looking at a specific property on the Far East side and considering putting in an offer. Although I have driven the neighborhood during the day and it seemed okay, I’m getting some worrisome information online and my agent says the neighborhood “isn’t the best but isn’t the worst” and to “do my research” which I feel is a vague way of saying it’s not great. 

I’m okay with a low-income area but I don’t want to buy a place in a D neighborhood either. 

So what are your thoughts on Far East side rental properties in 2020?