We also intended to use our garage for work-outs as we are cross-fitters but we can't b/c we still have so many boxes for the dining room and kitchen still stored in there. 

I'm in Melbourne myself, I'm sure we'll cross paths some day! 

Kept it recorded and crossed my fingers....6 years later they got their life together and wanted to clear the judgement...lucky me...What I learned after all these years is not keep bad people out of my nice homes.   

As we all know Cannabis became legal in Canada few weeks ago and tenants are allowed to have a small grow up (up to 5 plants if I am not mistaken) How are you handling it to make sure things don’t get out of control without crossing the line? 

Several years ago I heard of a young marine killed by flying tools he had in his vehicle (he had an accident his way to a job), so I refuse to carry anything of that nature in the back seat.

The similar comps that are 1/2 mile away could be used as well, since that is within a good perimeter as long as that doesn't end up being a different neighborhood or cross a major artery. 

I'm looking to make an investment near Garfield Park in Indianapolis (cross street: Schiller & S Alley 25E).Anyone can advise me if it's a decent area in Indianapolis?

Since most portfolio loans are cross collateralized and cross defaulted, It will allow you more freedom if you decide to sell one or 2 of them in the future.  

Cross reference those to future rail expansions and bigger corporations moving I to the area.

In that scenario your investment could be at risk if you aren't able to make it cashflow after paying for all expenses including property management.As a former US Marine, active real estate investor, licensed CA agent and property manager I'm able to speak your language and can help you avoid extremely costly mistakes.