Investing
Marion County Property Taxes on Rentals: What Investors Need to Know
Marion County's fall installment is due November 10. Here is why rental tax bills rose, how Indiana's 2% cap works, and how to check your bill.
About Tyler
Tyler Lingle
Co-Founder
Tyler's life core pillars are Education | Investment | Faith. After attending Olivet Nazarene University and majoing in History Educaiton & Economics, Tyler began his professional journey as a corps member with Teach for America. He served as middle school history teacher at a charter school on Indy's westside. This experience taught him work ethic, grit, and how to engage folks in difficult scenarios...
After four years in urban education, he pivoted to real estate in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Why real estate? Tyler was enamored with the power of real estate to build wealth & change lives. He had an incredibly impactful experience "house hacking" his first home in the Irvington historic district of Indianapolis, and renovating it to add value.
Since breaking into real estate Tyler has served as buyer & seller's agent on over 150 transactions, with a production volume of over $38M sold. He experienced a rapid ramp up in his agency business through relentless grit to drive nothing but results, investment & market insight, and a consultant-concierge level of service. In 2023 he co-founded the Roots Realty Co. powered by @properties. Roots exist to help homeowners and real estate investors plant roos & build long-term wealth.
When not working, catch Tyler running on the Monon, grabbing a beer at one of Indy's many breweries, hiking at a local park, or relaxing with a great book at home. Tyler, his wife Brianna, and son Calvin currently live in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood.
Co-FounderTyler Lingle
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Selling
How to Price Your Indianapolis Home When Sales Slow
Central Indiana closed sales fell 3.5% in September while the median price rose 1.3%. Here is how to price your Indianapolis home this fall and when a rate buydown beats a price cut.
Home Buying
What Today's Mortgage Rates Cost on an Indianapolis Home
The 30-year rate averaged 7.40% in mid-October, up from 6.27% a year ago. Here is what that adds to the monthly payment on a typical Indianapolis home and five ways to bring it down.
Market Trends
Indy Real Estate and Development News: What Matters Now
What is happening in Indianapolis real estate and development right now, what each item means for buyers, sellers and investors, and the August MIBOR numbers. Updated Oct. 1, 2026.
Investing
Indianapolis Permit-Ready Housing Plans for Infill Investors
Indianapolis is building a free catalog of permit-ready plans for single-family homes, duplexes and ADUs. What's confirmed, what it saves, and what to watch.
Investing
Under $300K in Indianapolis: Is It Still the Best Investment Band?
The 0.9-month supply figure for under-$300K Indianapolis homes dates to 2025. Here is what current MIBOR and submarket data show, compared band by band.
Investing
BRRRR vs New Construction in Indianapolis: 2026 Math
A $195K Beech Grove BRRRR carries $1,002/mo. A $430K Fishers build carries $2,211. Both paths run on real local numbers, including the rule that kills one.
Home Buying
Your Basement After 2 Inches of Rain: What to Check Right Now
Indianapolis just had its fourth-wettest August open on record. Your house ran a free diagnostic on itself. Here is the ten minute walkthrough, what each finding costs, and when to call an engineer instead of a waterproofing salesperson.
Neighborhood Guides
The Pretender Opens in Noblesville. What a $60K Stereo Says About Home Prices
A hi-fi listening lounge just opened off the Noblesville square. Operators betting long on a district is a housing signal, and Noblesville is up 8.3% year over year while Fishers is up 0.6%.
Market Trends
The Indianapolis Housing Market, by Neighborhood
The Central Indiana median is $330,000. Across the 27 Indianapolis-area markets we track it runs from $100,000 to $700,000, and 11 are up year over year while 13 are down. Here is every market, with the source and reporting month on each one.
Investing
Why Most Small Indy Landlords Lose Money
Most people who lose money on an Indy rental did not buy in a bad market. They bought with a spreadsheet built for a different state. Here is how the Marion County tax reset, old-house repair costs, and zip-code averages quietly eat a duplex deal.
Investing
What the ROAD to Housing Act would actually change for an Indy investor
The proposed ROAD to Housing Act targets FHA multifamily rules, zoning grants, and manufactured-home financing. Here's what each provision means for small landlords in Marion County.
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