I'd search something along the lines of "[city] cash buyers", "[city] wholesale real estate", "[city] real estate investment", etc.Investor friendly agents are also great ways to source deals.

I’ve been seeing people post about the South Bend, Indiana real estate market and have become interested after doing some research.

So visiting the property could have some value, depending on your goals of the visit.I have hosted investor tours at properties in the past, where we dedicate time with our investors and the community manager to walk the property so they can see their investment, as well as talk about current operations, how the business plan in going, and allow them to meet people on the team that they invested with. 

Hey BiggerPockets community,The Indianapolis real estate market has been showing some interesting trends lately, especially in the fix-and-flip space.

But overall, classifications are separated by income, schools, and other places of business in the community.

When financing a large-scale fix-and-flip project, assessing and managing risk is crucial for success.Risk Management StrategiesContingency Budgeting:Set aside a contingency fund (typically 10-20% of renovation costs) for unexpected expenses.Time Management:Develop a detailed project timeline to keep renovations on track and avoid extended holding costs.Partnerships:Collaborate with experienced contractors and real estate agents to mitigate risks associated with repairs and market positioning.Insurance:Obtain comprehensive insurance coverage, including builder’s risk insurance and general liability insurance, to protect against unforeseen events.Exit Strategy:Always have an exit strategy.

This one was a fun one, with no real major issues, just needed a lot of repair and updating.

My name is Chris, I'm just getting started on real estate investing... like from square 1 sort of starting out.

First post here and I am completely new to real estate investing.I live in Connecticut and I have settled on wanting my first investment to be in Connecticut.

(Not a realtor that does it on the side, a real PM.)