(I never got to play sports) Your "growing up" will happen like drinking water from a fire hose. 

I had airport cars in Portland for years.. and those were used cars.. 3rd cars that were sport cars for occasional use that sort of thing..  

The pinnacle of passiveness in real estate investing is syndications.

Are you willing to bet that return on the capital you have in this property will outperform other investments (RE in CA, RE out of state, stocks, bonds, bitcoin, sports cards)?

Our metro is unusually large, has two professional sports teams, and is also benefited by an eclectic variety of industry.To add to that, the affordability is extremely attractive.

Understanding numbers, finding real deals and critical negotiation skills are pinnacle to investors - especially investors who are new and don’t know where to start.I’ve gone on to create great relationships with investors because of the discounts and funds I can save on the commission side when they flip homes we initially find together.In the end, what stated as a selfish decision turned into a life changing career that continues to fund my investments.So the answer to this question is (in my opinion): No, you don’t need an agent.

You can do this by playing in sports leagues, going to fundraisers, neighborhood meetings etc and talk about real estate and see if people are looking to sell. 

ie for summer, conferences, sporting events, etc. 

An exotic sports car?

Not that Indiana isn't a great place but I'd rather be where the action is and enjoy summer sports all winter long in the sunshine and warmth.