Working with a knowledgeable 1031 exchange advisor or real estate professional who understands market cycles can be key to timing your transactions effectively and avoiding the pressure to buy at a peak.

If you haven't done private lending on your own yet, I highly suggest you read my book Lend to Live: Earn Hassle-free Income in Real Estate with Private Money Lending.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

If the price is above your number then it is not meant to be Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

How do PMLs evaluate the potential of a real estate investment differently from banks?

If the price is above your number then it is not meant to be Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

One of the most critical things to do when investing internationally is to build a solid local team that includes a tax advisor familiar with cross-border investments, a real estate agent who understands the market, and potentially a property management team if you’re considering rental properties.If you're interested in learning more about the Indianapolis market or want to discuss your investment goals further, I’d be happy to share what I know and help guide you through the process.Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions or would like to set up a time to chat.Best regards,Ryan Cheek

@Joel RiveraRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If this is seen as advertising or not allowed, sorry in advance, but I haven't seen a real life 0% down payment in quite a while, and Navy Federal is reputable, so thought those of you starting out would benefit from knowing there is actually one out there.

Quote from @Richard Schubert: Quote from @Regina Blake: Hi, yes Ohio is a great place to invest in real estate.