chaz, I wouldn't even know what to bring, like I stated, I'm new to the game.

I have started my search for a real estate agent that will guide me to understand the market of the area that I live in. I

Columbus is a nice area to invest in, I hope you have success.  

If I can't wholesale my way in, I will buy a duplex  this Dec and go from there to fixing & flipping.

I've given myself a time period of 5 years to make this happens as I have a primary job in which I love and want to take my time and really understand what I am doing in the RE game. 

@Darnell Palmer Lenders want you to have some skin in the game if it isn't a primary residence.

If you got a 30 year note you might consider throwing an extra hundred or 2 towards your mortgage over your payment amount, it will make a huge difference early in the game. 

@Natasha Wade Ok I did not comprehend the OP was talking about just being able to Look at the home.That falls on the RE broker to Vette his client... and newbie agents can really waste time with tire kickers and those that talk a great game but have no funds to back them up.its part of the maturation process of an agent.

@Yesun Y. there are a lot on investors here for Indianapolis and I am sure some more will chime in! I

Check out http://rosevillemeetup.com for the details.What type of investing are you interested in?  I