All Forum Posts by: Steve Lawson
Steve Lawson has started 494 posts and replied 550 times.
Post: Starting out with nothing. Any advice?

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Tristin...I have been working with investment real estate in Indy for 17 years. I would be happy to meet up with you and share some suggestions. Perhaps I could make some connections to help you get started. Let me know.
Post: New Investor from Canada looking into REI in the midwest market

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Been helping investors in the Indy market for over 17 years (many of my clients are from outside the U.S.). A few years ago, most of the demand was for turnkey properties but seemed to be a pretty quick shift to the BRRR approach. When looking at returns, my investors have had more success (higher return) with the BRRR approach than turnkey.
Just my feedback...let me know how I can help.
Post: New investor from San Diego looking for Midwest B&H opportunities

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I have heard good things about all of those markets, but I only know Indianapolis...been working this market with investors like you for over 17 years. Would love to know more about your criteria to see if we can help. I can connect you with local lenders and property managers (we stopped providing PM a few years ago) as well.
Also James Wise is correct...you can make or lose money in any market depending on the specific property and the property manager.
Post: 1457 N Denny St Indianapolis, IN 46201

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This single family home in Little Flower is a must see 2-bedroom home with large 2-car detached garage. Move-in ready!
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS!
SEE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS HERE!
What to expect:
- Property is being sold ‘as-is’ for cash.
- Buyer should do all due diligence needed before agreeing to buy. Any information provided is as a courtesy and is not warranted
- Buyer will need to sign paperwork and submit $1,000 of non-refundable earnest money to Monument Title to reserve the deal.
- Buyer pays all closing costs including title insurance fee, and assumes taxes due in November or May of this year.
- If the property isn’t for you, let us know if there is someone else who might want it. We’ll pay you a generous referral bonus of $500 if you can bring us a buyer that we are able to work with!
Post: 3702 Forest Manor Ave Indianapolis, IN 46218

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3702 Forest Manor Ave is a large 4br/2ba with a 2 car garage and fenced in yard on a corner DOUBLE Lot. The spacious family room, dining room, kitchen, den, and 2-room Master suite provide plenty of space. The original hardwood floors throughout make it all look fantastic.
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS!
SEE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS HERE!
What to expect:
- Property is being sold ‘as-is’ for cash.
- Buyer should do all due diligence needed before agreeing to buy. Any information provided is as a courtesy and is not warranted
- Buyer will need to sign paperwork and submit $1,000 of non-refundable earnest money to Monument Title to reserve the deal.
- Buyer pays all closing costs including title insurance fee, and assumes taxes due in November or May of this year.
- If the property isn’t for you, let us know if there is someone else who might want it. We’ll pay you a generous referral bonus of $500 if you can bring us a buyer that we are able to work with!
Post: Earn over 14% NET return on this Brookside Park duplex

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- Indianapolis, IN
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Earn over 14% NET return on this Brookside Park duplex (3br/1ba per side) that is nearly rent-ready. Needs very minor work ($3-5K) to have both sides ready to earn $700+ per unit.
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS!
SEE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS HERE.
What to expect:
- Property is being sold ‘as-is’ for cash.
- Buyer should do all due diligence needed before agreeing to buy. Any information provided is as a courtesy and is not warranted
- Buyer will need to sign paperwork and submit $1,000 of non-refundable earnest money to Monument Title to reserve the deal.
- Buyer pays all closing costs including title insurance fee, and assumes taxes due in November or May of this year.
- If the property isn’t for you, let us know if there is someone else who might want it. We’ll pay you a generous referral bonus of $500 if you can bring us a buyer that we are able to work with!
Post: Duplex for under $30K, Sold AS-IS

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2378 & 2380 Adams St is a duplex (2br/1ba per side) built in 1920 in the Martindale – Brightwood area. Needs finished.
Each side could rent out for $650 a month.
What to expect:
- Property is being sold ‘as-is’ for cash.
- Buyer should do all due diligence needed before agreeing to buy. Any information provided is as a courtesy and is not warranted
- Buyer will need to sign paperwork and submit $1,000 of non-refundable earnest money to Monument Title to reserve the deal.
- Buyer pays all closing costs including title insurance fee, and assumes taxes due in November or May of this year.
- If the property isn’t for you, let us know if there is someone else who might want it. We’ll pay you a generous referral bonus of $500 if you can bring us a buyer that we are able to work with!
Post: In Need of a Private Lender!!! ***Very Experienced Borrower***

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- Indianapolis, IN
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Private Loan of $45K needed; will be secured by 1st lien on $75K property; Very experienced borrower. Send me a message or email IndyLawson at gmail dot com.
Post: We can make your rental property rent-ready within 2-3 weeks!!

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- Indianapolis, IN
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While we still work to help investors find good properties in the Indianapolis market, we are shifting our emphasis to helping investors rehab their properties (whether they bought the properties from us or not). We hold the contractors accountable so the work gets performed On Time, On Budget, and Done Right.
Over the past four years, Steve Lawson has been involved in the sale and rehab of over 200 properties. About 150 have been rentals (mostly B & C with some A & D rentals) and the rest have been fix and flips ranging from $75K sale price to $400K+ sale price. You can go to IndyHomeVault.com/Rehab to learn more.
If you want some “boots on the ground” to take care of your rehab, please contact us and learn more. We look forward to hearing from you.
--Steve Lawson
Indy Home Vault, LLC
Indy Home Vault 317-446-6026 www.IndyHomeVault.com [email protected]
Post: Got banned from messaging on BP for "spamming", help?

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Help please! I got banned as well. after sending 2 messages to two of my connections, I got banned. Moving foward, I will make sure to alter my messages to avoid getting banned. Thanks