Whenever I face challenges, I tap into my inner Goggins, reminding myself that if he can conquer the impossible, so can I.And let's not forget Think and Grow Rich, a timeless classic.

I think I would recommend people start class b but I recognize the challenges to get the numbers to work.  

2  - I often read about some wholesalers lack of knowledge and I must agree that sometimes, it is very true.

Challenges and Opportunities Unique to IndianapolisSeasonality: Tenant interest tends to slow in winter, so try to avoid vacancies during those months.Diverse Neighborhoods: Indianapolis has varied sub-markets.

But if your goal is to cashflow positive from the Day 1, you may find it very challenging due to current day interest rates, high cost of construction and the fact you won't have the efficiencies of a seasoned developer building at scale.

However, not one general location is going to help you determine whether it's a good market for multi family or single family etc.The one true way to start looking into a market is talking to an agent who knows the area.

My 2 cents @Bobby Paquette - if it seems to good to be true, it probably is.

That said, I do this with a a few investors on rentals since I'm a Realtor and Property Manager where I am boots on the ground for purchase, rehab and lease-up, however we had a strong professional experience/life together before partnering.Lending will also be a consideration as most lenders are hesitant to lend to non-citizens given the foreclosure challenges it can pose.

I've also developed a spreadsheet for a TRUE rental income calculator—which goes beyond just calculating net income—by incorporating many of the parameters you mentioned.Do you think it’s a good idea to buy a new construction house from builders for the first deal, especially considering aspects like tax offsets and depreciation?

Ok so a diff path then my previous post.I also wanted to invest in real estate but just assume( and bet is probably true) that most of the people that find truly good investments have  either or all of the following the most "average joes" don't:1.