As a result we are seeing steady growth and the inventory is still coming online, keeping prices under control.  

I would say most third party sites are good for getting a temperature reading of what's going on with your credit and for monitoring any new established credit in case you've ever dealt with fraud.

Indianapolis, IN is a very rent friendly town that has had a steady growth across the board.

Next thing I would focus on is keeping a steady eye on the markets you are considering.

A strong operating income means more money in your pocket, while a weak operating income can significantly reduce your profits and valuation.Strategies to improve Operating income (Core, Core Plus and Value Add)1️⃣ CORE:· Core strategy involves buying properties that provide steady, reliable income streams with low volatility ✅2️⃣ CORE PLUS· Core plus investing is a strategy that uses debt and equity to acquire properties with higher returns than core investments.

All the houses are cheap here, the local financial guy that talked about 401k talked about the housing never made a comeback here yet from 2006 resession but the housing is steady on the rise.  

We probably get 15 days a year of freezing temperatures.

Some will tell you they do not get out of bed for less than $100K while others are happy with a steady flow of $25K to $30K flips. 

What is the temperature in the apartment when it's "fully" heated?

This is extremely hard to do, legal fees are very high, you have to have a steady stream of buyers, you will have large earnest money deposits that you may lose if you can't assign the contract or close.