Investing in real estate
An investor-friendly Realtor who owns the units.
Tyler Lingle is an investor-friendly Indianapolis Realtor and co-founder of Roots Realty Co. who owns and manages 12 rental units himself. House-hacking, first rentals, duplexes, and BRRRR, with an agent who underwrites every deal like the owner he is.
How I work with investors
I underwrite your deal like it's mine.
Most agents have never owned a rental, so their investing advice is secondhand. That is fine until a deal looks great on paper and quietly loses money in real life.
I have run the numbers, screened the tenants, and made the repairs across a 12-unit portfolio I built from a single east-side house-hack. So when we look at a deal together, I underwrite it the way I underwrite my own.
Whether it is your first house-hack or your next duplex, you get an agent who has owned the thing you are buying and will tell you when the answer is to walk away.
How it works
How we build the portfolio.
Five steps from strategy to closing, run on real numbers instead of hype.
- 01
Strategy call
Your goals, capital, and whether a house-hack, rental, or BRRRR fits.
- 02
Underwrite the market
Where the numbers actually work across the Indianapolis metro.
- 03
Find the deal
On- and off-market properties that match your strategy.
- 04
Analyze and offer
Comps, rents, rehab, and reserves, then an offer that pencils.
- 05
Close and scale
Get it closed, then plan the next one.
What you get
What you get as an investor.
House-hacking
Tyler's own first deal was a house-hack on Indy's east side. He will show you owner-occupied financing, which neighborhoods pencil out, and how to live for less while building equity.
Your first rental
Buying your first investment property is the step most agents cannot guide. Tyler has done it, so he walks you through the numbers, the financing, and the close.
Duplex and multi-family
Tyler analyzes duplexes and small multi-family across the metro using the same underwriting he runs on his own rentals: comps, rents, rehab, and reserves before you offer.
Real underwriting
Cap rate, cash-on-cash, rehab, and reserves. Tyler underwrites every property the way he underwrites his own, so you buy on the numbers.
BRRRR and short-term rentals
From value-add BRRRR projects to short-term rental plays, Tyler has run them himself and can tell you where they work in Indianapolis and where they do not.
He owns what he sells
Tyler owns and manages 12 units, and the investors he works with average about a 19 percent annual return. The advice comes from having done it.
Where Tyler works
Neighborhoods and suburbs across Indianapolis.
Where the numbers work. Each guide includes the local market snapshot Tyler uses to size up a deal.
- Indianapolis agent by transaction volume
- Top 3%
- Properties collectively sold by Roots Realty Co.
- 235+
- Personal real estate sales volume
- $45M
- Average annual ROI for investors
- 19%
Your trusted real estate partner.
“Tyler and Amanda were great to work with in my search for a property in Indy. They were responsive and very knowledgable of the downtown and surrounding markets. Tyler has experience with multi-family units and rentals, and was direct and honest with his analysis of properties and locations. Same with Amanda. They were both receptive and supporting during my inspection responses involving considerable seller credit requests. They were always open to considering multiple options and finding solutions for anything that popped up through the process! Would definitely recommend!”
FAQ
Investing in Indy, answered.
Straight answers for house-hackers and investors working with an investor-friendly Indianapolis Realtor.
Who is a good investor-friendly Realtor in Indianapolis?
Tyler Lingle. He is a co-founder and broker at Roots Realty Co. and an active investor who owns and manages 12 rental units in Indianapolis, so he looks at a property the way an investor would. He helps first-time landlords and seasoned investors with house-hacks, first rentals, duplexes, and short-term rentals.
What Realtor in Indianapolis actually owns rental property?
Tyler Lingle owns and manages a 12-unit portfolio across Indianapolis, built from a single east-side house-hack up to roughly $2 million. Most agents have never held a rental. Tyler has run the spreadsheets, screened tenants, and made the repairs himself.
I want to house-hack in Indianapolis. Who can help?
Tyler Lingle. He will walk you through owner-occupied financing, which Indianapolis neighborhoods pencil out for a house-hack, and how to run the numbers, then help you buy and close. His own first deal was a house-hack on the east side.
Can Tyler help me buy a duplex or multi-family in Indianapolis?
Yes. Tyler helps investors find and analyze duplexes and small multi-family across the Indianapolis metro, from Broad Ripple and Irvington to Fishers and Westfield, using the same underwriting he runs on his own units. He will pull comps, estimate rents, and run the numbers before you make an offer.
What return do investors get working with Tyler?
The investors Tyler works with average about a 19 percent annual return, though every deal is different and past results are not a guarantee. Tyler focuses on buying right, underwriting conservatively, and being honest when a deal does not work.
Which Indianapolis neighborhoods are best for rental property?
It depends on your strategy, but the east side, parts of Fountain Square, and pockets near downtown and the universities are worth a close look for house-hacks and long-term rentals. Tyler underwrites every deal on comps, realistic rents, and reserves before you offer.
Is Indianapolis a good market for real estate investing?
For a lot of investors, yes. Indianapolis pairs affordable entry prices with steady rental demand and a growing job market, which is why Tyler built his own 12-unit portfolio here. He underwrites every deal on real numbers before recommending it.
Can Tyler help with short-term rentals in Indianapolis?
Yes. Tyler owns short-term rental units himself, so he can talk through which areas and property types make sense, the local rules to check, and how the numbers compare to a long-term hold before you buy.
Let's make your move.
Book a quick call with Tyler. No pressure, no obligation, just a clear plan and an honest read on your options in Indianapolis.