How do you go from a broke musician with no college degree to owning a rental portfolio, a construction company, and a private lending business — all in Indianapolis? Ryan Boyd breaks down how he turned a $65K duplex in Garfield Park into a vertically integrated real estate operation, and why delayed gratification is the secret most investors ignore.

Connect with Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryanelijahboyd/

Indy Homes Reborn (off-market wholesale deals): https://indyhomesreborn.com/

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📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loop
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📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice
Book a free intro call with Max or Tyler:
Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW
Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G

🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent
https://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation

🎟️ Join the Next Masterclass: https://bit.ly/roots-masterclass
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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.

The best Indianapolis suburbs for 2026 aren't just Carmel and Fishers anymore. Max Moore and Tyler Lingle draft-style rank the top 8 Indy suburbs — from hidden gems to the classics — and break down exactly why each one made the cut.

Core Insurance Solutions (Jackson Blevins): https://coreinsurancesolns.com/Contact Jackson: 317-358-6780 or jblevins@coreinsurancesolns.com

Top 5 Indianapolis Neighborhoods for Investment: https://rootsrealty.co/blog/top-5-indianapolis-neighborhoods-real-estate-investment-2025

👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:

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Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events

📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:

Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW

Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G

🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation

🎟️ Join the Next Masterclass: https://bit.ly/roots-masterclass🌱 Come to our Next Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect

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Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/

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.

Timestamps:

0:00 — Introduction

0:28 — Westfield

2:44 — Danville

5:24 — Zionsville6:40 — Whitestown

8:55 — McCordsville

10:32 — Trusted Partner: Core Insurance Solutions

10:59 — Monrovia

11:53 — Franklin

13:14 — Carmel

13:48 — Honorable Mentions

Which of the five profit centers of real estate investing actually matters most — cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, principal paydown, or the inflation hedge? Max and Tyler rank all five, defend their picks, and reveal where they disagree.

Off Leash Construction (instant inspection quote tool): https://offleashquote.com/

Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:

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📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice
Book a free intro call with Max or Tyler:
Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW
Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G

🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent
https://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation

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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.

#RealEstateInvesting #FiveProfitCenters #IndianapolisRealEstate #RootsRealtyCo #CashFlow #Appreciation #TaxBenefits #PrincipalPaydown #RentalPropertyInvesting #IndyInvestors #BuildWealth #HouseHacking #PassiveIncome #RealEstateEducation #RootsRanks

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 — What are the 5 profit centers in real estate
1:13 — Tax Benefits
2:35 — Principal Paydown
3:49 — Cash Flow
4:56 — Work with Off Leash
5:25 — Inflation Hedging
6:15 — Appreciation
7:54 — Max's Picks

Ethan Fernhaber is one of Indianapolis's most respected multifamily real estate developers — and he started with a $20,000 double wide trailer.

In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Indianapolis developer Ethan Fernhaber breaks down how he scaled from single family homes to 5,000+ multifamily units across Indiana, how to make the jump from residential to commercial real estate, and what faith-driven investing actually looks like at scale.

If you're an Indianapolis real estate investor trying to understand multifamily investing, raise capital, or scale beyond single family — this one is required watching.

Here's what we cover:
• How Ethan went from a $20K estate sale to large apartment complexes (and what nearly broke him)
• The real roadmap from single family to multifamily real estate
• How to raise capital and structure your first commercial deal
• Why he employs formerly incarcerated individuals at 25%+ of his workforce — and why it works
• "Keep your chips on the table" — the compounding wealth philosophy that changed everything
• How purpose and assignment separate operators who scale from those who quit
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📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice
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https://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation

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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.

#IndianapolisRealEstate #RootsRealtyCo #RootsPodcast #MultifamilyInvesting #SingleFamilyToMultifamily #RealEstateInvesting #IndyRealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateDeveloper #FaithBasedInvesting #RaiseCapital #PassiveIncome #ApartmentInvesting #RealEstateWealth #househacking

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - One Billboard in Indy
2:20 - Ethan's First Double-Wide Deal
5:27 - Single Family is Tough These Days
8:30 - Ethan's Journey to Being on Mission
14:40 - Employing Previously Incarcerated
18:00 - Max's Redemptive Story Inspired by Ethan
19:50 - Simplifying Commercial Real Estate
27:25 - How to Invest from Distance
30:50 - How to Raise Capital
36:24 - Ethan's Goals Going Forward
38:15 - Favorite Date Night Spot
39:19 - Fasting Changed His Life
41:47 - Why Indiana?

What do you do when your rental gets broken into, won’t sell, and you’re stuck between cashing out or doubling down? Midterm Rental, Longterm Rental, Sell the Property?

In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Max Moore puts co-host Tyler Lingle on the “real estate therapy couch” to break down a real Indianapolis rental dilemma:Sell at a number you don’t love? Long-term rent again? Try midterm furnished? Or pivot completely?

This is a masterclass in return on equity, seasonality, lease strategy, and why “right idea, wrong month” can cost you thousands.

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📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:

Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW

Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G

🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent

https://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation

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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.

#IndianapolisRealEstate #IndyInvestors #RentalProperty #MidtermRental #CashFlow #RealEstatePodcast #InvestInIndy #RootsRealtyCo

Are you considering a career in real estate and wondering what it takes to succeed? Breaking into real estate can be challenging, but with the right guidance, you can set yourself up for success.

In this video, we'll share valuable agent tips and advice for new agents looking to get licensed and start their real estate career. Whether you're interested in wholesaling, flipping, or becoming a real estate broker, we'll cover the essential steps to achieve real estate success.

With expert advice and realtor tips, you'll be well on your way to becoming a successful real estate agent or investor. So, if you're ready to take the leap and start your real estate journey, watch this video to learn what actually works in the industry and how to achieve your goals.

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📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice
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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.

Helping a 22-year-old buy a house might sound impossible — but when you run the numbers, it’s often easier than people think.

In this episode of The Numbers Show with Max, Max Moore (Co-Founder of Roots Realty Co.) breaks down a real listener’s financial situation to show how a first-time buyer can purchase their first property in Indianapolis right now, not “someday.”

We walk through income, savings, student loans, lending strategy, and a realistic house-hacking plan that turns a starter purchase into a long-term real estate investing runway. This episode is for young professionals, first-time home buyers, and aspiring real estate investors who want clarity, not hype.

If you’ve ever asked:
– “Can I afford to buy a house?”
– “Should I wait or buy now?”
– “How do people my age actually get started?”

This breakdown is for you.

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📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice
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🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent
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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.

In this episode, we break down the 5 most important steps you MUST take immediately after closing on a house hack. If you just bought your first house hack (or are planning to), this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes, protect your asset, and set yourself up for long-term wealth.

House hacking is one of the fastest ways to build wealth through real estate — but only if you execute correctly after closing. From avoiding mortgage fraud to setting up proper management systems, tenant screening, and repair reserves, this episode gives you the real-world playbook we wish we had when we started.

👇 Ready to take the next step?

📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loop
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Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events

📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice
Book a free intro call with Max or Tyler:
Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW
Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G

🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent
https://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation

🎟️ Join the Next Masterclass: https://bit.ly/roots-masterclass
🌱 Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect

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Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/

⚠️ 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.