I generally work with home owners looking for long term management, but I do work with a local broker with access to off-market deals, and he sees a lot of activity in the area.

I’m an investor with properties in both Indianapolis and Kokomo, as well as the owner of a property management company overseeing numerous units in Indianapolis for out-of-state investors.

Whether you’re managing properties, operating STRs or long-term rentals (LTRs), or just have an opinion on the state of the market, I’m eager to hear your thoughts and any new developments you’ve noticed.Here are a few things I’ve observed:Increased Supply of RentalsI’ve lived in Gainesville for a while now, and I remember a time when it was tough to find a rental.

You can structure it as an LLC or joint venture, which offers clearer tax and liability benefits.Your son doesn’t need to be on the loan or title if he's a silent partner, and you can manage the mortgage, credit, and insurance.

Learn local landlord-tenant laws, FHA and VA loans, and property management software to streamline rent collection and maintenance.

Plus managing tenants is a bit more time consuming with this model. 

You can contribute by finding deals or managing properties in exchange for a share of the profits.Lease Options: Control properties without owning them by renting with an option to buy, and potentially sublease for profit.Owner Financing: Buy properties directly from sellers willing to finance, bypassing traditional lenders and often requiring less upfront money.REIGs: Join real estate investment groups to pool funds with others for property investments.For a more hands-off approach, investing in turnkey properties in growing markets with minimal upfront investment would be ideal (like in the Southeast and Midwest of the country).

As a property manager, I also require landlords place me on their policy as "additional insured" and it extends some protections over to me.

I definitely wouldn’t mind the help with my rehabs and getting started with property management.

In the 65 units we manage we have both.