Bonus for your specific question, Indianapolis holds IUPUI, Indiana University teaching hospital (many resident interns), Marian University Indianapolis, Martin University, Butler University, University of Indianapolis, Chamberlin University College of Nursing, and a few others like Ivy Tech.

Been really rough since i am a first time home buyer i was wondering if any could share any tips or strategy on how to win a deal.

You still (mostly) win what was owed at square one if you do the math. 

Another angle to take would be houses w/in law suites, I see a lot of those where the #s would work. 

Located “West of the Trail” in the coveted Oyster Bay area, this beautiful 4-bedroom family home, has 3 full baths and 2 bonus rooms.

Winning!

Insurance won’t cover your fire or claim, fighting with the city very unlikely you will win and your investment won’t cash flow, after the city shut you down, not to mention the chance of someone getting hurt or worse death.  

Huge win for the Roth, it seems.Basically, we're cheating, and it's not apples to apples.

In any which way, whether you're buying to get sweat equity or turnkey, the 30 year money gains will show you that you'll make tons of money.Putting 20% down in a good area in 15 or 30 years gets you an 100% free and clear property with rent along the way (numbers have to make sense for you).Anyway you cut the slice, you'll win

Obviously that is up to personal preference as I know for some people having their own place where they can keep stuff is more important than cash flow.Another nice bonus to investing in areas that are popular here is you don't have to worry about any of this because people on this forum are typically happy to share numbers.