I've looked through dozens of markets across the country to find something that would fit the bill and Indianapolis might be it!

either way IRS lien to me as a cash purchaser is no impediment and I like them because it excludes those that need financing and title insurance when they buy I agree, I purchase title challenged properties because most people don't have the knowledge to assess what's a real problem and what's not.   

Hi All,I'm a reasonably experienced SFR investor, having bought, renovated, and managed a dozen units in Atlanta for some years (started late 2007).

My friend in Phoenix that owns and runs about a dozen airbnb's made all her money from winter through spring training.  

-I valued the top floor at $1500/month, plus a $200/month share of utilities and the basement at $800/month which is what I pay in rent currently.Things I like about the place:-fits my needs-fits my price range-on one acre of land within city limits (good appreciation, potentially sub dividable)-property assessment appreciated 18% from last year-structurally in good shapeThings I don't like-old furnace-1000 squ. ft. 3 bd 1 bth top floor feels a little cramped, small bedrooms, low on closets, no ensuite-basement, while livable, needs large reno to optimize (weird layout, utilization of space)Questions, comments appreciated.  

And assess the person you're talking. 

Yesterday I quickly lined up a half-dozen different contractors and subs who have zero problem meeting there and getting into things and giving me quotes. 

Before you know it, you'll have dozens of people you can connect with regularly and maybe even do business with...Best of luck to you!

I've done it dozens of times. 

If you have absolutely no clue how to do that, it's not crazy to defer to your agent, since they hand-hold folks going through this a dozen times a year (if not more).