I am looking to buy my first investment property and have heard a lot about  Fort WayneAs an out of state investor, I am looking to connect with investors/agents in the area to build further knowledge on specifics with the markets and hopefully bring business to in the future!

Out of state investors can do really well here, but you can also lose a decent chunk of money if you buy wrong.Lots of out of state investors, especially those from California get a little blindsided because everything here is so cheap it all looks like a guaranteed great deal.

I haven't even begun to look for sellers or buys yet.

@Shannon Leckinger what would be your goal with the STR that you want to buy? 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

So far, I’ve closed two deals, and both required some creative structuring to make them work.One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that real estate isn’t just about buying and selling—it’s about solving problems.

If you are looking for a more active solution you could buy a turnkey STR.  

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

I stopped buying because the market became too expensive and competitive in my area at the time. 

I also like to be set higher than most of my competition because I only buy really cool properties that are sought after.