Affordability and Market DemandIndianapolis is one of the more affordable markets in the Midwest, making it a great place for investors who want to get more bang for their buck.

A loan maturity in the next 3-5 years—good outcome unlikely.3.

Scary stuff, and unfortunately, most Americans are either a) oblivious to the reality staring straight at us or b) think that "American exceptionalism" is enough to buck any trend, even the ones that happen over and over again.   

The better question is "how do I try to get the most bang for my buck" to achieve the highest ARV.

@Nithin Thampi You will likely get more bang for your buck buying an existing property as opposed to new build which often has higher cost per sq. ft. than existing properties will.

These books for a few bucks are better than any of the pricy seminars I took. 

As I matured in my career I have expanded my lender network and product line with the goal of carrying a very wide variety mortgage products at the best rates.

When you are at that point, spend a few bucks and sit down with someone that will create a structure specific to you. 

Any investor looks for places which have a bright future, not one's where their downtown is closed due to crumbling and unsafe buildings.https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/gas-explosion-in-youngs...https://www.economist.com/united-states/2022/03/12/what-buck...https://ysu.edu/center-working-class-studies/renaissance-who...https://www.propublica.org/article/these-companies-got-milli...As Bones would say, it's dead Jim. 

the buck stops with you.