If you want to get the most out of your new Pro membership, add a photo, a bio, and some information in your profile so people know they are communicating with a real person.

Obviously it wouldn’t be people selling in your state, they already have a realtor. 

Generally the only thing people can opt out of is the political contributions.

I agree with everything @Michael Baum said.Many people, including myself, have used a 10% down second home loan to buy a property used for a STR.

As I spoke to people around me about it.

Fastest way to learn is by networking with people who are actively doing what you want to be doing in the future 

(5 upvotes)Five people think this is such good advice? 

Greenfield is a growing area, and being in a golf course neighborhood across two lots adds a ton of value to your options.I’d recommend starting by connecting with local investor groups or meetups in Indianapolis—Facebook groups or here on BiggerPockets are solid places to find people actively working in that market.

I've done some expensive real estate investment training programs in the 1990's and early 2000's that a lot of people complained about, (or even asked for refunds on) yet each time I did these trainings, I learned new skills and strategies that helped me grow my real estate investment business.  

We usually do mostly Furnished Finder, but I have seen people do Airbnb, VRBO, and local Facebook groups!