All the best, Steven  If you're going to do a partnership or even a joint venture agreement I would highly suggest using a competent lawyer to draft your business agreement.

My suggestion would be to get an investor friendly agent who knows a few local markets and have them guide you in the right direction.

Appreciate your thoughts and suggestions!!

I highly suggest getting your feet wet in your local market if possible if you plan to rehab or manage the property yourself.

I’m not suggesting you shouldn’t consider this opportunity because my current company has about 50 homes throughout New England with about 1100 employees and is well funded.

I suggest you buy fewer but better properties for better cash flow and appreciation. 

However, inventory levels have decreased, with 1,191 homes for sale in December 2024, a 4.3% decline from the previous month, suggesting a tightening market.

Paid a top local esigner to come have a look and all she did was insult our cute little place that was doing just fine.....But I think where a designer could add value is by suggesting unique areas, like game rooms, coffee bars, outdoor BBQ/play areas, and stuff like that. 

While I'm not in Indy, I might suggest you share some more details of what you're looking for in this coffee meeting and/or share what part of the real estate world you're most interested in learning about for this first meeting. 

I would suggest getting Dave Ramsey's book called The Total Money Makeover and read that.