I appreciate the varying advice people have given me already as it showcases their personalities, risk tolerance, and values.

There are some large FB groups for Indy and the suburbs, I would check them out and they will lead you to the in person REIA

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

Nothing beats boots on the ground and personal experience. 

I imagine this level of personal capital exposure has an effect on how much risk they are willing to take in a deal, both with the asset itself and the structuring of the transaction.

I also like the Tri-Taylor neighborhood personally, although I think the neighborhood is already gentrified.

First, i'm disgusted the bank just let this get deposited to a personal account without any authorization, signature that matches mine etc.

The ability to envision the transformation of the oversized garage into livable space added significant value to the property.Financing: Using a 10% second home loan is a smart way to finance a property that you plan to use partially for personal enjoyment and partially for investment purposes.

Hey @Jacob Lopez - I personally use the MLS and rentometer.There are some Chicago specific rental platforms like domu.Are you saying that you have found the US Dept of Housing to be inaccurate?