If you DM me - I will give you a list of some of the best agents, lenders, PMs, etc here in Indy!

The best first step you can do is get pre-qualified with a good lender, then start looking at and analyzing potential properties.  

A lender will be able to speak to specifics, but it might help with achieving any needed upgrades.

This is because lenders are primarily concerned with the income-producing potential of the property when determining its value.In regards to your second question, it is possible to buy a property from yourself or transfer ownership between entities.

Under construction Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Under construction Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I am a flipper and I have borrowed money from a private lender, who I paid loan origination points to as well as mortgage interest.

I think that purchase price is pretty close to the minimum loan amount requirement lenders have for conforming loans.

Would I need to contact my mortgage lender to let them know it will be an investment property?

have you talked to a lender?