Hey Nicholas, I’m an investor and realtor based in Indianapolis, and I’d love to help you explore opportunities here.

Based on the questions you are asking I think you need to spend more time listening to podcasts like Bigger Pockets and Bigger Pockets Rookie.

You can get something that's turnkey or new construction at this price point, and most importantly, there's a strong tenant base ready to rent out these homes.

I would only underwrite based on actual rents not proforma.

Gotta work on that reading comprehension, Drew.The second and third sentences of my post are literally:"I lived in Detroit for 5 years before moving out of state, and during that time, I built a strong network of contractors, handymen, and other boots-on-the-ground contacts.

To start your journey, I recommend focusing on building your network by joining meetups and engaging in online forums, while narrowing down your first investment based on your budget, market, and goals.

And if you base an offer price on that, you'll likely have an extremely difficult time getting any traction. 

Hi Dave, welcome to the real estate worldCollin, Denton, and Grayson counties are great picks with growing demand and strong rental potential.

Based on the development expected over the next decade, I believe it's a great area to invest in. 

And, again, eventually a strong business model/niche will show its numbers and then everyone will be doing it.