I do have a very specific and curated buy box, so I know what i'm looking for in terms of zoning, lot size, buildable/improvable sqft, location, etc.With that being said, do you still not recommend going through sheriff sales?

Conventional non-owner occupied loan. 20% down.What was the outcome?

If you have any tips, resources, or advice for someone just starting out, I’d greatly appreciate your insights.Some specific things I’m working on right now:Building a strong buyers list.Identifying motivated sellers and honing my outreach.Learning the ins and outs of structuring win-win deals.I’m open to partnering, collaborating, or just grabbing coffee to exchange ideas.

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions specific to Indy.Best regards,Keagan

But, you'll need to get with an REI-savvy bookkeeper/firm to help you set it up since it's not an REI-specific software.

Paid platforms often offer additional features like market analytics, off-market property leads, and filters for investor-specific criteria, giving them a leg up over free options.Exactly, most platforms have to offset cost somewhere because of how expensive it is to keep the data up to date.

And are there any specific permitting issues popping up post-storm?

@Jaycee Greene is pointing out that we need to be specific when we are planning to meet with people.

Hey @Megan OConnor, I can't comment on the area specifically but it is doable.You need to search AirBNB and VRBO to get a look at the competition (don't forget to look at VRBO)You have to work into your plans the downturn during the off season.

The specific property I am looking at right now is netting from PadSplit to the current owner  between $5k-$6k per month.