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Podcast Summary
This week, hosts Tyler Lingle and Max Moore sit down with Steve Lehman (aka The Grumpy Real Estate Investor) to talk through squatter strategy, wholesaler traps, new-build math, tax sales, re-parceled duplex headaches, and where he would and wouldn’t buy in Indy today. WILD stories, blunt insights, and super practical playbooks inside.
You’ll learn:
how to enter Indy with limited capital, the neighborhoods to approach with caution vs. the overlooked pockets worth watching
what to demand before wiring earnest money to a wholesaler
how Steve calmly clears a squatter without escalating
What we Covered
0:00 – Intro
1:30 – Build Wealth Starting Over w/ $15k
3:14 – One Free Billboard in Indy
4:53 – Describe Indy in One Word
6:08 – WORST Indy Neighborhoods
7:59 – Hidden Gem Neighborhoods
10:41 – DEEP Dive on Indy Real Estate
19:32 – Steve’s Tax Sale Strategies
25:17 – Steve’s CONTROVERSIAL New Build Opinion
34:12 – How Do Wholesalers TAKE ADVANTAGE
38:36 – Re-Parceled Duplexes
40:26 – RANKING Investment Strategies
50:27 – Favorite Indy Restaurant
52:21 – Quitting Cocaine
53:15 – Area of Life Growing
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making any real estate investment decisions.
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