Indiana nature offers more than just corn fields. Tyler Lingle and Trace Burgess explore five scenic locations that might change your mind about the state.

Many people assume the Midwest lacks landscape variety, but that is a mistake. We are breaking down the myth that there is nothing to see here by highlighting specific nature spots that compare favorably to the Rockies.

If you are debating an Indiana vs Colorado or maybe Indiana vs California move, you need to watch this. We talk with a transplant who lived in the mountains and now calls Indiana home, analyzing why these locations are worth exploring.

Subscribe for more Indiana lifestyle breakdowns, and comment below on your favorite local trail.

RESOURCES
Thinking about trading the mountains for Indiana like Trace did? Here is where to start:

Free Buyer's Guide (Indianapolis, PDF)
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SPONSORS
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⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 — The Corn Field Myth
0:21 — The Take: Indiana Is Prettier Than Colorado
1:10 — Spot 1: Broad Ripple, the Monon and White River
2:43 — Spot 2: Southwest Way Park's Mountain Biking Trails
3:39 — Spot 3: Fort Harrison and the Pete Dye Golf Course
5:13 — Sponsor: Renato Lima at Approved Mortgage
5:34 — Spot 4: Eagle Creek, Bigger Than Central Park
7:04 — Spot 5: Turkey Run and Shade, Indiana's Canyon Country
8:05 — Spot 6: Brown County, the Little Smokies
9:30 — Did Trace's Mind Change?

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.

Chad Schieler read more than 100 real estate books before he bought a single property. Five years later, he scaled to over 800 doors...

Chad is the founder of Focused Capital, an Indianapolis firm that owns about 800 apartment units and expects to cross 1,000 in October. He spent almost 20 years selling credit card processing before he ever looked at a rental. He got into real estate for one reason, and it was the tax bill.

The part investors will want is how he wins deals now. Last year he made around 55 offers and two stuck. He is almost never the highest bidder. More than two-thirds of what Focused Capital owns came from being second in line, still sitting on the broker's list when the first buyer could not close.

RESOURCES
Chad spent three years reading before he made his first offer. If you are stuck in that same waiting period, start here:

Free Investor's Guide (house hacks, BRRRR, rentals, 1031s)
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Are you ready to invest? (2-minute quiz)
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SPONSORS
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Renato Lima at Approved Mortgage: https://apply.approvedmortgage.com/homehub/signup/[email protected]

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.

0:00 – Intro
0:22 – Chad's Jump into Real Estate
3:40 – Chad's DISC Profile
6:27 – Our Sponsor (Best Flooring)
6:55 – The Foundation That Helped Make Chad Successful
8:00 – Chad's First Deals
10:59 – Real Estate as a Side Hustle
11:46 – Why Value Add Investing?
12:23 – Chad's Approach to Finding Deals and Sending Offers
16:11 – The Right Time to Hire Employees
18:56 – What Is the Mission Behind the Real Estate Journey
24:40 – Our Sponsor (Approved Mortgage)
25:02 – Biggest Lessons Learned From Raising Capital
33:00 – How to Prepare for Changing Markets
35:41 – The Approach to Raising $19 Million of Capital
40:20 – How to Warm-up Leads
43:26 – Seeking Advice Will Help You in Your Business
44:42 – Rapid-fire Questions

Are Carmel Indiana and Fishers Indiana really the best places to live in the country? Max Moore and Tyler Lingle from Roots Realty Co. break down the rankings with a local perspective.

U.S. News recently ranked these two cities at the very top of their list for places to live. While national rankings highlight the positives, our team at Roots Reli to Co. provides a ground-level view of what life is actually like in these communities. This discussion is for anyone considering a move to the area or trying to understand why these specific suburbs consistently rank so highly.

We analyze the factors that contributed to these scores while candidly addressing the potential drawbacks that national reports often overlook. By the end of this video, you will have a more balanced understanding of the reality of living in Carmel or living in Fishers, helping you decide if either city aligns with your lifestyle goals.

Whether you are researching Indiana real estate or just curious about the local culture, these insights offer clarity beyond the headlines. We evaluate the amenities, the community feel, and the trade-offs of moving to Indiana to ensure you make an informed decision.

Subscribe for weekly local real estate breakdowns and comment below with which city you want us to analyze next.

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Free Investor's Guide (house hacks, BRRRR, rentals, 1031s)

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Which Roots agent fits you? (2-minute quiz)

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0:00 Intro

0:30 Analyzing the Top-Ranked Indiana Cities

2:22 The Tension Between City and Suburb

5:10 Why Carmel's Metrics Stand Out

8:25 Is Fishers Just a Copy of Carmel?

14:18 What to Expect Before Moving North

Paul Thrift bought his first house the summer after high school. Today Thompson Thrift has built $7 billion of real estate across more than 20 states.

He and his partner John met in high school and bought a repossessed home together right after graduation. Forty years later Thompson Thrift is a national multifamily developer with about 200 people in the Indianapolis office alone.

He opens up the machine behind it: roughly 1,100 accredited investors, 800 million to a billion dollars of development a year, and a five-year life cycle on every deal.

Less than 10% of the business is even in Indiana, and he explains why the state keeps producing developers who punch above their weight. He is also honest about the one venture that lost so much money it nearly ended everything.

Paul spent 40 years building his edge. If you want to take your own first step as an investor, start here:

Free Investor's Guide (house hacks, BRRRR, rentals, 1031s)
https://www.rootsrealty.co/resources/investors/indianapolis-real-estate-investor-guide?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode_description&utm_campaign=ep63&utm_content=investor_guide

RESOURCES
Are you ready to invest? (2-minute quiz)
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SPONSORS
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Paul’s Intro Story
2:59 - Why Indiana?
7:14 - Indy Homes Reborn
7:35 - Indy Developers are Incredible
10:00 - The Playbook for Scaling Pt 1
16:01 - The Business Partner Secret Sauce
19:30 - Who’s is Thompson & Thrift
26:15 - Mistakes and Lessons Learned
29:40 - The Playbook for Scaling Pt 2
37:53 - Core Insurance Solutions
38:19 - The Operator Perspective
41:10 - Faith and Service in Business
48:40 - Favorite Restaurant in Indiana
50:30 - Top 3 Books
52:29 - One Habit that Has Changed His Life

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.

Renting vs buying a house in Indianapolis — Max Moore runs two side-by-side timelines on the same $300K home to show exactly what waiting to buy really costs you. One renter, one buyer, both saving the same money. Who comes out ahead after one year? After five? Max pencils out the down payment, the appreciation, the principal paydown, and the number most people never run: what the buyer walks away with for "doing absolutely nothing."

Max bought his first home at 19. The average first-time buyer in America is now over 40. This is the math that explains the gap, plus honest answers to the two objections he hears most: "I'll wait for rates to drop" and "I'm not sure I'll plant roots here yet."

OUR SPONSORS:
Renato Lima at Approved Mortgage: https://apply.approvedmortgage.com/homehub/signup/[email protected]
Phil Nelson at Best Flooring: https://www.bestflooring.com/
Jackson Blevens at Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

Book a free intro call with Max or Tyler and get matched with an agent: https://www.rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation

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

📩 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
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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.

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 — Home Ownership Is Cooked
0:41 — The Two Objections: Rates and Planting Roots
1:30 — What a $300K Home Costs to Buy
2:42 — Sponsor: Renato at Approved Mortgage
3:05 — The Setup: Renter vs Buyer
4:28 — Sponsor: Phil Nelson at Best Flooring
4:54 — The Buyer's Year: Down Payment and Equity
6:20 — Annualized Appreciation: The +$9K
8:48 — Sponsor: Jackson at Core Insurance Solutions
9:14 — The 5-Year Picture and Conclusion

For 47 years Larry Browning has built commercial real estate in Indianapolis on the one thing most investors overlook: relationships. In this episode he shows Max Moore and Tyler Lingle how he found the deals and raised the capital to execute through groups, creative finance, and what he calls relational equity, then how he learned to push every deal past win-win into real community impact.

OUR SPONSORS:
Tony Boutros at Indy Homes Reborn (off-market wholesale deals): https://indyhomesreborn.com/
Jackson Blevins at Core Insurance Solutions: https://coreinsurancesolns.com/ (Jackson, 317-358-6780, [email protected])
Phil Nelson at Best Flooring: https://bestflooring.com/

Book a free investor consultation: https://www.rootsrealty.co/invest/book-a-consultation

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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://www.rootsrealty.co/invest/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.

Indianapolis zip codes are a terrible way to pick an investment, and this episode shows you exactly why. Max Moore and Tyler Lingle go zip by zip across Indy: where the cash flow actually is, the hidden gem areas they would buy in today, where to find real appreciation, and the zones they personally refuse to touch.

The big takeaway: one zip code can hold 5 to 10 completely different neighborhoods, so you have to buy street by street, not by the number on the map. Real listings, real numbers, and honest calls on 46201, Eagledale, Irvington, Broad Ripple, the Meridian corridor, Mars Hill, and Martindale-Brightwood.

OUR SPONSORS:
Nick Giulioni at Off Leash Construction (repairs to full renovations, plus instant quotes from your inspection report): https://offleashquote.com/
Jackson Blevins at Core Insurance Solutions (full-service local broker, home / auto / boat, retail and investor coverage): https://coreinsurancesolns.com/

Out-of-state investing with Roots: https://www.rootsrealty.co/out-of-state
Book a free investor consultation: https://www.rootsrealty.co/invest/boo...

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

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📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice
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Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G

🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent
https://www.rootsrealty.co/invest/boo...

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Since the 1980s, people have been leaving downtown Indianapolis for the suburbs. Greg Enas did the opposite. After 30 years in executive leadership at Eli Lilly, he could have retired to a beach and a golf course. Instead he moved into the heart of the city to build community, on a mission to make Indianapolis the joy capital of the world.

In this episode, hosts Tyler Lingle and Max Moore sit down with Greg, a longtime Indy resident and redemptive entrepreneur, to talk about how he became one of the most connected people in the city, why he believes ROOTS matter more than money, and what it actually takes to build a flourishing community.

OUR SPONSORS:
Renato Lima at Approved Mortgage: https://apply.approvedmortgage.com/homehub/signup/[email protected]
Phil Nelson at Best Flooring: https://www.bestflooring.com/
Tony Boutros at Indy Homes Reborn (off-market investor deals): https://indyhomesreborn.com/

Join us at Indy Street Sweep (777) on July 7th, pick up some trash and meet the community: https://www.indystreetsweep.com/

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

📩 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
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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.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - The Most Connected Person in Indy
5:06 - Greg’s Journey in Faith
7:40 - Indy Street Sweep, July 7
12:12 - Indy Homes Reborn
12:32 - Making Indy the Joy Capital
16:15 - Early Investor in Downtown Indianapolis
21:42 - Best Flooring 
22:10 - Indy Regaining Momentum
31:58 - Approved Mortgage
32:19 - Eli Lilly to Redemptive Investor
45:36 - Billboard in Indy
46:42 - Connect with Greg

Indy Street Sweep is bringing 777 people to the streets of Indianapolis on July 7th to pick up trash and better the city we love.

Join us July 7th: https://www.indystreetsweep.com
Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/indystreetsweep/

In this episode, we talk about where the vision came from, why the Parks Department invited us into parks across the city, and how friendships formed on mission can change how Indianapolis sees its neighbors. This is about more than clean streets, and you're invited to be part of it.

Core Insurance Solutions (Jackson Blevins): https://coreinsurancesolns.com

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

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

🤝 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.

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 — Indy Street Sweep Intro
0:19 — Where Did the Vision Come From
1:48 — Shifting the Narrative
2:59 — Our Partner: Core Insurance Solutions
3:25 — Church/Government Involvement
4:35 — Join Us on July 7th!

High School Hustle is an Indiana non-profit organization turning Indiana teenagers into real entrepreneurs.

Scott Lingle, co-founder of High School Hustle, breaks down how the program has helped 2,500+ Indiana high school students launch real businesses generating over $1M in revenue. No theory, no pitch competitions — just real businesses with real money on the line.

High School Hustle: https://highschoolhustle.org
Scott's full Roots Podcast episode: https://youtu.be/yDkNlmjd4KA

Best Flooring (episode sponsor — Phil Nelson): https://www.bestflooring.com/
Indy Homes Reborn (episode sponsor — Tony Boutros): https://indyhomesreborn.com/

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

📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loop
Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletter
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1
Come to our next live event: https://www.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://www.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

📸 Follow Us
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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 — Intro
0:33 — How Does High School Hustle Work?
2:02 — Success Stories
3:09 — Best Flooring Partner
3:37 — This Kid Is Crushing It
4:46 — How HSH Helps the Kids
8:32 — Why HSH Needs to Be National
9:38 — Indy Homes Reborn
9:58 — How To Take This National
11:40 — How Traditional Education Is Shifting