I would be comfortable owning a rental there. 

Comforters when visibly dirty or every few months when my clients do a deep clean.

For those comfortable with some risk, a common approach is to have three months' rent per unit in reserve.

Only a $520k sale keeps it comfortably profitable.So your break-even zone is around $480k–$485k if it drags out.✅ Bottom line: This deal works if:You can keep days-on-market short (≤60 days), orYou can confidently list/sell at the high end ($495k–$510k+).If it sits too long and sells toward the low end ($470s), you risk burning cash or barely breaking even. you are correct, you are taking on someones problem to make it your own.

Be careful with that BRRR stuff.I personally would not do Remote BRRR as there is just a lot of risk with 1) risk of embezzlement with contractors 2) change orders and 3) bank doing bait and switch doing a lower appraisal and/or LTV on the refinance.Most service providers net worth is under 500-1M net worth and I just did not feel comfortable working with them because they would screw me over when I wire over 30-50k checks to do work.

But you will never be more comfortable and be able to handle more curveballs than in your own backyard.

I continue to hear of others who are having success flipping properties in Indianapolis, but I have been unable to find any deals that I am comfortable flipping.

If everything else checks out but you still feel unsure, asking for a larger deposit or a few months of rent upfront can offer some added peace of mind, as long as it’s allowed under your local laws.At the end of the day, it comes down to how comfortable you feel with the risk and whether the documentation fully supports the story she is presenting.

If you feel more comfortable sending me a private message, that is fine. 

Sticking only to your comfort zone keeps your business small, while learning to market yourself opens the door to more clients and more deals.Can you imagine how much faster you'd get deals done as an agent or investor if you just took a chance with your marketing dollars you have?