In this post, I will explain the criteria and the information sources.Income requirements for financial independence:Rents increase faster than inflation: Inflation erodes the value of money over time, causing prices for goods and services to rise.

Are you looking to just put the money to work or looking to be personally involved in getting, rehabbing, and dispo of deals?

Pairing that with relationship-building will help you uncover off-market opportunities and find local experts who can guide you.For meetups, here are a few ideas:Indianapolis Real Estate Investors Association (Indy REIA): They have a mix of virtual and in-person events and are a good starting point for networking with other investors in the Indy market.Louisville Real Estate Investors Group (REIG): A similar organization for the Louisville market, with educational and networking opportunities.Check out BiggerPockets Meetups: Many cities have local meetups organized by investors active on BiggerPockets, and they often include virtual options.Facebook Groups: Look for local investing groups like "Indianapolis Real Estate Investors" or "Louisville REI."

I would focus on saving enough money that if I had a deal go bad, then that money I saved was there to cover it. 

Obviously it will cost money, get some quotes.

Tenants save money when using a shared meter, so there's plenty of room for error when calculating how to distribute the charges.

Collect properties instead of money.

fee of $5,000 to which I responded, "with all the money out there seeking a place to be, why would I need Lendbase to shop for a loan for me?".

Do not spend any more money on wholesale courses.

Which ok, I get it, ACH cost money, BUT, RentRedi does not give the landlord the option to pay that.