50's Ranch Flip, Single Family Turnkeys, and more!

The market has been intriguing to observe.

The super TLDR snapshot (I am not attempting a long-form market overview here) is that there is a rather strong expectation the Fed pulls the rate down again in their October meeting, and potentially again in December, according to Investopedia.

Rates have been hovering around the lowest points they have in a long time. Right now the average 30 yr fixed rate is around 6.3%.

Inventory has bounced back strong in Central Indiana, easing pressure off buyers for the first time in around 5 years. According to MIBOR we have 2.5 month’s of inventory as of Sept. ‘25. This time of the year 2023 it was 1.8. 2022: 1.4.

This means it would take 2.5 months, in essence, for the market to satiate (pend / sell) the homes on the market. It’s probably the best metric to track the overall balance between Buyer vs. Seller leverage.

Interestingly enough the narrative is that it’s a Buyer’s market, but the data still indicates that Indiana is a Seller’s market. (A Buyer’s market would necessitate at least 3-4 months of inventory on the market, which we very well will likely see in Nov-Dec data…).

I don’t see much doom and gloom on the horizon. In fact, quite the opposite.

Inventory is at much more healthy levels, while rates are expected to decline making 2026 poised to be a better year for all parties — buyers, sellers, agents, PM’s, lenders included. Just my two pennies!

This Week’s Deals 🔥 — Starting with Grandma’s house from the 50’s ready for cosmetic flip!

• 3016 N Arlington Ave Indianapolis, IN 46218

• Asking $125,000 - Off-Market

• Renovation ~$20,000-25,000 (new flooring, cosmetic items)

• ARV $175,000

• 3 bed, 1 bath, 918 sqft.

• Newer mechanicals & solid bones; hardwoods under carpet!

• Walkthrough video

• 1414 Ingomar St. Indianapolis, IN 46241 (near Speedway)

• Asking $155,000

• 3 beds, 2 baths, 1084 sqft.

• Rent rate $1400 / mo

• Great for new investor or first time homeowner!

• 3328-3330 E New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46201

• Asking $239,900

• Turnkey Duplex

• Currently rented for $1100 per side, tenants pay utilities

• Leases up in Jan & May 2026

If you’re interested in any of the above deals (or to get your search started) email [email protected] 🤙 We also help sellers (duh).

New Podcast w/ an OG Indy Investor GOAT

In this episode of The Roots Podcast, hosts Tyler Lingle and Max Moore sit down with Ed Neu and Ryan Cheek of Neu Real Estate Group — the powerhouse duo reshaping Indianapolis through build-to-rent, new-construction duplexes and multi-unit infill development.

Ed and Ryan share how they’ve scaled from concept to 60+ new builds in just two years, what they’ve learned about long-term investing, and how their unique stacked-duplex design is changing how Indy investors think about cash flow, maintenance, and tenant retention.

From 25%-down new builds to house-hacking FHA options and city-backed neighborhood growth, this episode is packed with insights for investors ready to play the long game.

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