So what specific questions can we answer for you?

This cushions potential value drops.Syndicator vetting: Only partner with syndicators who have a strong track record in different market conditions.Market and asset class knowledge: Understand market cycles and the specific real estate types (multifamily, industrial, etc.) you're investing in.Avoid chasing trends: Just because a market or asset is “hot” doesn’t mean it’s solid.You’re right that this approach doesn’t cap your upside, quality diversification can still generate huge returns while managing risk.Best regards,Drago

Where specifically in Indiana has anything been built?

Other sources may get you leads but more don't pan out in my experience.   

It's a banking and bookkeeping platform built specifically for real estate investors.

A property in Haysville for example would be SW, but could also be filtered on "Haysville" specifically. 

Do sunshine and beaches matter more, or a strong job market in your specific field?

The midwest and specifically Chicago has always been slow and steady - thank you for giving us a shout out @Scott Trench!

There are a couple of things that I would think about here, the timeframe you want to work with this agent (can be 1 month or 2 months or a longer time), whether you could do it for a specific area/city/town, or you could do it for a couple of properties you see.

Some towns require a residential parking permit (sometimes on specific streets only within that same town) - you need to know what those requirements are and how feasible it will be.