Even if you make all of your payments on time there are times when something happens by accident or a collection pops-up and drops the credit scores. 

Focus on areas with strong rental demand, like Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, or near universities like Butler and IUPUI.Maintenance Costs: Indiana weather can be tough on properties, so budget for seasonal maintenance like snow removal and HVAC servicing.Additional AdviceKeep an Emergency Fund: Unexpected repairs or vacancies can arise, so having 3-6 months of expenses saved will help you weather any surprises.Build a Reliable Team: I have lists of contractors, handymen, cleaners and property managers if you'd like me to send.Good luck with your property and future expansion!

Did you have unexpected expenses?

The main downside is being dependent on the HOA—issues like poor management, rising fees, or unexpected assessments can hurt your investment.

They offer SFRs across the country (1031 eligible) that are fully triple net lease - meaning there's no costs to the homeowner, no vacancy liability, no unexpected repairs and maintenance, NOTHING.

The Kwikset Smartkey system is an accident waiting to happen, the stories of them jamming up when you try to reset them are true, it happened to me.

I got into this by accident when i took a job via upwork as a VA  for Vontive and stated at interview  i could lower there costs and stress by automating there lead gen.I automated the lead gen and they didnt need 5 0f the 6 VAs they hired and we cut there costs by nearly 60%.Thats when i realised that you could automate even the cross platform data scraping.Then i got some extra clients from Upwork and now Im on here to help, offer the same and expand to others.going to the recorder office/courtYou only need to go to the physical building if thre is information on the documents that you need but cant view online.

Your approach here has definitely given me a lot to think about in terms of spotting hidden value.Curious, with the deferred maintenance challenges you faced, was there anything unexpected that came up during the rehab that you’d approach differently next time?

How do you usually approach unexpected repairs or big-ticket items?

This can drastically reduce the property's value and cause unexpected headaches.I’m curious—what features do you prioritize when looking at short-term rentals?