The prices are way less than the big box store junk windows, and the quality is better as well. 

Hi BP, does anyone know a coffee shop or beer store (e.g. craft beer bottle shop) owner or manager operating in Indy they could intro me to? 

Proximity matters most for basic needs, i.e. a grocery store. - I'm flexible on renovations and could easily plan for a few months of reno before move-in, but my all-in max is around $140k.- For additional context, they've lived most of their lives just above the poverty line.

I’m in store for them with great success.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books for this or you can learn by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

But they also have plenty of bars & liquor stores which means more college-aged crowds, slightly more trash, and there is certainly more crime. 

This property is outside Indianapolis, so my initial thoughts are renting out to farmers for hay/food storage but would be open to storing almost anything. 

@Michael Tucker You may want to connect with some of the mobile home supply stores in the area.

I do this all with my fiancé and a handful of pets.

I do require a 3 night minimum and have plenty of 1 week stays so agree with other posters to do your research on competitor occupancy and rates.The real question is can you provide a compelling alternative value proposition to these hotels... eg short walk to beach, beautiful view, tranquility, well equipped kitchen, more space, pet friendly, much cheaper, etc.