I can totally see neighborhoods with smaller homes being built (on smaller parcels) to accommodate the lack of housing.Common sense would also suggest building more apartment buildings - and one would think both local and federal governments would embrace this idea - but of course in too many areas these very governments also want to curse builders with some or all of the following: excess red-tape, permit nightmares, high property taxes, and never-ending eviction moratoriums. 

You have to be able to embrace that fear, think logically and be risk averse.  

Something like” you move on, I do what I need to on the way of upgrades “ and we both part ways and get on with life.If this doesn’t work, then embrace the legal system.Cheers

If this property were in Chicago (like Oak Park) and not Indianapolis, it might seem more clear to me to stick with the original design concept and truly embrace the more 'old world' feel, for Indianapolis however where modern looking flips are in steady/constant supply, it's more questionable. 

(If you look at the savings of not owning a car- the VAAS/CAAS model vehicle as a service or car as a service) maybe the largest wealth generator in the next 10 years (not counting the government printed $ over the covid period) (please do not get me started) Sorry, I digress, the future is coming and if it is convenient, we will embrace.  

I am also a newbie investor and am always excited to see more people embracing RE for all the benefits it offers.

Fast forward, today government bodies in numerous cities have rolled out ordinances in order to adapt and embrace short term rentals with vacation rental license permits.

Once largely the province of fast-food brands, drive-thrus have been embraced by quick-service restaurants over the past year as consumers sought out socially distanced, contact-free food options.

Embrace it!

Go have fun, embrace the things that interest you and you will meet people organically that way as well.