Check out the Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investing under Tools!

Is there a good forum/guide/podcast etc. on the subject?

They guide you through the rest of the maze.

https://www.fanniemae.com/content/guide/selling/b3/3.1/08.htmlCheck out the Fannie Mae guidelines on rental income.

Also local REI networking groups will guide you to people.

Ditto the podcast advice, also the beginners guide if you haven't already--and make connections with other investors/professionals in the INDY area.

Hey Nick,I am new as well.Have you looked at the ultimate beginners guide from bigger pockets (this is free)?

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