I also understand, from the great advice I've seen here on BP, that it is important for your reputation to only make offers on properties you intend to buy and have the ability to close on.  

I'd want to make sure they're reputable if you've never worked with them before. 

Again that takes time.Your best best is to find a reputable Indianapolis wholesaler and buy from them if the deal meets your criteria.

The foundation company is smaller and well reputed .

Also, it doesn't hurt to develop a relationship with a few reputable SRA or MAI appraisers- Google is your friend.Good luck!

I would be very cautious purchasing turnkeys out of your area unless the company his highly reputable. 

Perhaps one way to go is to get multiple estimates from reputable contactors.

You will be surprised that most buyer will pay more than you think and most sellers will sell for less than you think.If you assign the contract you could be losing out on thousands of dollars as well as tarnishing your reputation if you assign a crumby buyer to a seller who thought you were going to handle all the work.

It only take one bad deal to ruin a reputation. 

But do try to find local reputable REI clubs and network there.