All super helpful - and a good reminder to lean into the context of my local market.

Unlike Vegas, where tourism can be hit-or-miss depending on conventions or events, Florida’s Panhandle delivers steady demand every season.

I flip here, locally, currently and out of state.

Waco, Dallas, El Paso, TXIndianapolis, INPittsburg, PALooking to connect with locals who can help build a boots on the ground team as well.

There are successful real estate investors in your local market too. 

I did try contacting the local  section 8 office but didnt connect to anyone yet who could help me.

3) Is this a trend localized to Indianapolis, or is it indicative of a broader national issue?

I recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.

While most who post about asset protection on BiggerPockets are focused on how to remain anonymous and how to prepare for conflict and liability, the billionaires are out there proactively preventing the liability events from occurring in the first place.

I have read that the best and most cost effective way to purchase games is to visit local arcades and barcades and ask they have any games that are not in use but in good working condition that they can sell you.