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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."

Sharing your vision with real estate professionals, local investors, or even family and friends might uncover unexpected opportunities.

They uncover a lot of problems with these properties.It sounds like you have enough to work with to appeal their process.

I’m Keagan, a realtor and investor based in Indianapolis, and I’ve worked with several clients on value-add multifamily deals and have done a couple myself.For finding off-market opportunities, I’d recommend:County Tax Delinquent Lists – Great for uncovering distressed properties.Direct Mail Campaigns – Target out-of-state owners.Local Networking Events – Connect with wholesalers who specialize in multifamily.I’d be happy to introduce you to lenders and share leads if Indy is on your radar.

Some investors thrive in these situations, while others prefer clearer paths to ROI.Before proceeding, consult with a real estate attorney and conduct a title search to uncover any surprises.

What I can say is I recently did a home inspection on a property which uncovered a lead inlet pipe into the house. 

This thread has been helpful, and I think really any situation where a tenant has demonstrated the kind of behavior I was concerned about should be uncovered (and can therefore be documented) in the vetting process.

Sharing your findings could uncover some valuable insights for everyone!

That led to uncovering significant water damage throughout the first-floor unit's bathroom, forcing an immediate renovation.