The Indianapolis market is a popular one for investing due to real estate laws and the price points in certain areas that are appreciating rapidly.I would suggest getting in touch with an realtor that is in the investing market in order for you to run the appropriate numbers for properties that will work both ways, for yourself and for the market.

I have read the most popular books on subjects like this but am always open to new suggestions.

I mean it is possible they are just running from everything and going to squat in your place until they hit rock bottom and get pulled out by the cops.

Any Intel on this is greatly appreciated.John ZavalaRound Rock, Texas 78665

Cover that slope with thick plastic and put rocks over the plastic.

Curb appeal is also nice but I’d limit that to the things that don’t need maintenance like mulch or crushed rocks or something.

An outdated floor plan with tiny rooms is just not popular anymore.  

You're right, it's not the most popular strategy, because it takes less advantage of the leverage potential of real estate.

As you mentioned, these are popular so they get scooped quick.  

Some of our local closing companies and their staffs really are lazy as the day is long and dumb as a box of rocks, and yeah, it's happened.