Indiana Real Estate Models
Check out how Indiana does for these scenarios.
5% Lower Rents While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are only able to get 5% lower rents.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.11M
- Fort Wayne = $4.31M
- Indianapolis = $26.02M
- South Bend = $20.60M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 62.58 Years (751 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 51.25 Years (615 Months)
- Indianapolis = 9.08 Years (109 Months)
- South Bend = 9.58 Years (115 Months)
5% Higher Rents While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are able to get 5% higher rents.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.78M
- Fort Wayne = $5.57M
- Indianapolis = $30.14M
- South Bend = $24.47M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 54.58 Years (655 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 44.58 Years (535 Months)
- Indianapolis = 7.58 Years (91 Months)
- South Bend = 8.00 Years (96 Months)
10% Property Price Premium While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except forced to buy properties at a 10% premium.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $2.71M
- Fort Wayne = $3.76M
- Indianapolis = $26.33M
- South Bend = $20.71M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 62.58 Years (751 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 50.58 Years (607 Months)
- Indianapolis = 9.25 Years (111 Months)
- South Bend = 9.58 Years (115 Months)
.5 Worse Interest Rate While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .5 worse/higher mortgage interest rate.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $2.71M
- Fort Wayne = $3.76M
- Indianapolis = $26.33M
- South Bend = $20.71M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 62.58 Years (751 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 50.58 Years (607 Months)
- Indianapolis = 9.25 Years (111 Months)
- South Bend = 9.58 Years (115 Months)
Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 75% Higher Rents
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 75% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $10.42M
- Fort Wayne = $14.88M
- Indianapolis = $62.61M
- South Bend = $47.66M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 26.58 Years (319 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 17.58 Years (211 Months)
- Indianapolis = 5.42 Years (65 Months)
- South Bend = 5.17 Years (62 Months)
10% Property Price Discount While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties at a 10% discount.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $4.60M
- Fort Wayne = $6.79M
- Indianapolis = $30.69M
- South Bend = $23.93M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 51.25 Years (615 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 41.42 Years (497 Months)
- Indianapolis = 7.08 Years (85 Months)
- South Bend = 7.92 Years (95 Months)
Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 50% Higher Rents
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 50% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $7.57M
- Fort Wayne = $11.32M
- Indianapolis = $49.49M
- South Bend = $37.70M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 35.00 Years (420 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 26.33 Years (316 Months)
- Indianapolis = 6.00 Years (72 Months)
- South Bend = 6.17 Years (74 Months)
5% Property Price Premium While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except forced to buy properties at a 5% premium.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.04M
- Fort Wayne = $4.27M
- Indianapolis = $26.58M
- South Bend = $21.75M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 61.92 Years (743 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 50.58 Years (607 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.58 Years (103 Months)
- South Bend = 9.00 Years (108 Months)
10% Less Job Income While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy but model it with the investor earning 10% less income than in the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $2.12M
- Fort Wayne = $3.21M
- Indianapolis = $26.65M
- South Bend = $21.13M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 69.83 Years (838 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 56.42 Years (677 Months)
- Indianapolis = 9.33 Years (112 Months)
- South Bend = 10.08 Years (121 Months)
.25 Better Interest Rate While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .25 better/lower mortgage interest rate.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.60M
- Fort Wayne = $5.14M
- Indianapolis = $28.99M
- South Bend = $22.84M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 56.92 Years (683 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 46.75 Years (561 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.08 Years (97 Months)
- South Bend = 8.58 Years (103 Months)
10% Higher Rents While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are able to get 10% higher rents.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $4.27M
- Fort Wayne = $6.45M
- Indianapolis = $34.13M
- South Bend = $26.81M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 51.58 Years (619 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 40.58 Years (487 Months)
- Indianapolis = 7.08 Years (85 Months)
- South Bend = 8.00 Years (96 Months)
Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 25% Higher Rents
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 25% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $4.77M
- Fort Wayne = $7.34M
- Indianapolis = $36.66M
- South Bend = $27.99M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 47.83 Years (574 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 37.33 Years (448 Months)
- Indianapolis = 7.25 Years (87 Months)
- South Bend = 7.58 Years (91 Months)
25% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant
Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties with 25% down payments.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.55M
- Fort Wayne = $5.29M
- Indianapolis = $27.85M
- South Bend = $22.32M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 55.58 Years (667 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 44.58 Years (535 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.58 Years (103 Months)
- South Bend = 7.67 Years (92 Months)
10% More Job Income While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy but model it with the investor earning 10% more income than in the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $4.76M
- Fort Wayne = $6.45M
- Indianapolis = $29.94M
- South Bend = $24.32M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 53.42 Years (641 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 44.58 Years (535 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.58 Years (103 Months)
- South Bend = 8.58 Years (103 Months)
Nomad™ and Sell ALL Rentals if SWR Achieves FI
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except sell all the rental properties if by doing so you can invest the proceeds and achieve financial independence utilizing a Safe Withdrawal Rate of the money you have invested.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.41M
- Fort Wayne = $4.85M
- Indianapolis = $28.00M
- South Bend = $22.65M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 52.33 Years (628 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 43.58 Years (523 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.08 Years (97 Months)
- South Bend = 9.00 Years (108 Months)
Nomad™ Start with $0
Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you start with $0 saved up.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.27M
- Fort Wayne = $4.61M
- Indianapolis = $26.97M
- South Bend = $21.51M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 59.58 Years (715 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 49.58 Years (595 Months)
- Indianapolis = 9.25 Years (111 Months)
- South Bend = 9.75 Years (117 Months)
Baseline Nomad™ Scenario
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.41M
- Fort Wayne = $4.85M
- Indianapolis = $28.00M
- South Bend = $22.65M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 58.58 Years (703 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 48.58 Years (583 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.08 Years (97 Months)
- South Bend = 9.00 Years (108 Months)
10% Property Manager While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except hire a professional property manager costing 10% of gross rents.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $2.96M
- Fort Wayne = $4.09M
- Indianapolis = $24.61M
- South Bend = $18.95M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 65.75 Years (789 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 53.58 Years (643 Months)
- Indianapolis = 10.25 Years (123 Months)
- South Bend = 10.58 Years (127 Months)
3% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ as Real Estate Agent
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except as a real estate agent you take your 3% commission as a discount off the purchase price.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.68M
- Fort Wayne = $5.44M
- Indianapolis = $29.63M
- South Bend = $22.98M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 56.58 Years (679 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 45.75 Years (549 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.08 Years (97 Months)
- South Bend = 8.58 Years (103 Months)
Nomad™ and Payoff OO if Achieves FI
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except payoff your owner-occupant property if by doing so that means you achieve financial independence.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.41M
- Fort Wayne = $4.85M
- Indianapolis = $28.00M
- South Bend = $22.65M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 55.75 Years (669 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 44.67 Years (536 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.08 Years (97 Months)
- South Bend = 9.00 Years (108 Months)
Buy Non-Owner-Occupant All Cash As Renter
Save up and buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties all cash (without any mortgage) while you remain a renter the entire time.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.69M
- Fort Wayne = $4.35M
- Indianapolis = $8.32M
- South Bend = $9.78M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 51.00 Years (612 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 42.33 Years (508 Months)
- Indianapolis = 21.17 Years (254 Months)
- South Bend = 19.50 Years (234 Months)
Buy Non-Owner-Occupant All Cash
Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then save up and buy up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties all cash (without any mortgage).
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.74M
- Fort Wayne = $4.53M
- Indianapolis = $17.57M
- South Bend = $15.88M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 48.25 Years (579 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 38.58 Years (463 Months)
- Indianapolis = 14.92 Years (179 Months)
- South Bend = 14.42 Years (173 Months)
Nomad™ and Sell SOME Rentals to Payoff Others if FI
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except sell some rental properties if by doing so you can payoff the others and achieve financial independence primarily from free and clear cash flow.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.37M
- Fort Wayne = $4.89M
- Indianapolis = $28.00M
- South Bend = $22.65M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 54.08 Years (649 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 41.67 Years (500 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.08 Years (97 Months)
- South Bend = 9.00 Years (108 Months)
.25 Worse Interest Rate While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .25 worse/higher mortgage interest rate.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.25M
- Fort Wayne = $4.58M
- Indianapolis = $27.50M
- South Bend = $22.25M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 60.25 Years (723 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 49.50 Years (594 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.25 Years (99 Months)
- South Bend = 9.00 Years (108 Months)
.5 Better Interest Rate While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .5 better/lower mortgage interest rate.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.76M
- Fort Wayne = $5.62M
- Indianapolis = $30.00M
- South Bend = $23.27M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 55.92 Years (671 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 44.58 Years (535 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.08 Years (97 Months)
- South Bend = 8.58 Years (103 Months)
3% Commission While Nomading™ as Real Estate Agent
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except as a real estate agent you earn a 3% commission with each property you purchase.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.67M
- Fort Wayne = $5.24M
- Indianapolis = $28.68M
- South Bend = $22.93M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 57.17 Years (686 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 46.17 Years (554 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.08 Years (97 Months)
- South Bend = 8.58 Years (103 Months)
5% Property Price Discount While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties at a 5% discount.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.97M
- Fort Wayne = $5.77M
- Indianapolis = $30.08M
- South Bend = $23.28M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 54.58 Years (655 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 44.58 Years (535 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.00 Years (96 Months)
- South Bend = 8.42 Years (101 Months)
20% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant
Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties with 20% down payments.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.42M
- Fort Wayne = $5.09M
- Indianapolis = $28.54M
- South Bend = $22.81M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 57.58 Years (691 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 45.42 Years (545 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.17 Years (98 Months)
- South Bend = 7.33 Years (88 Months)
10% Lower Rents While Nomading™
Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are only able to get 10% lower rents.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $2.79M
- Fort Wayne = $3.84M
- Indianapolis = $23.92M
- South Bend = $18.61M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 66.42 Years (797 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 54.58 Years (655 Months)
- Indianapolis = 10.08 Years (121 Months)
- South Bend = 10.50 Years (126 Months)
No Real Estate, Invest in Stocks
Save up and invest in stocks while you remain a renter the entire time. Do not buy any real estate... owner-occupant or investment.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.84M
- Fort Wayne = $3.86M
- Indianapolis = $3.88M
- South Bend = $3.82M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 45.25 Years (543 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 45.08 Years (541 Months)
- Indianapolis = 45.00 Years (540 Months)
- South Bend = 45.33 Years (544 Months)
Pay off mortgages early when Nomading™ with any excess cash.
Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you pay off the lowest balance mortgage early with any excess cash.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.34M
- Fort Wayne = $4.89M
- Indianapolis = $29.02M
- South Bend = $22.21M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 50.83 Years (610 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 42.67 Years (512 Months)
- Indianapolis = 8.08 Years (97 Months)
- South Bend = 8.58 Years (103 Months)
25% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant as Renter
Buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties with 25% down payments, but never buy an owner-occupant property. Remain a renter instead.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.50M
- Fort Wayne = $4.94M
- Indianapolis = $3.88M
- South Bend = $17.69M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 57.50 Years (690 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 47.08 Years (565 Months)
- Indianapolis = 45.00 Years (540 Months)
- South Bend = 9.58 Years (115 Months)
Pay off mortgages in full early when Nomading™.
Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you pay off the lowest balance mortgage early but only when you can pay off the entire balance in full.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.35M
- Fort Wayne = $4.94M
- Indianapolis = $28.29M
- South Bend = $22.23M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 50.75 Years (609 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 42.42 Years (509 Months)
- Indianapolis = 7.92 Years (95 Months)
- South Bend = 8.67 Years (104 Months)
20% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant as Renter
Buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties with 20% down payments, but never buy an owner-occupant property. Remain a renter instead.
Net Worth at 40 Years
- Evansville = $3.26M
- Fort Wayne = $4.56M
- Indianapolis = $3.88M
- South Bend = $19.49M
Month First Achieved Financial Independence
- Evansville = 60.67 Years (728 Months)
- Fort Wayne = 49.58 Years (595 Months)
- Indianapolis = 45.00 Years (540 Months)
- South Bend = 8.75 Years (105 Months)
More Model Comparisons for Indiana
The following are the various scenarios we ran summarized with Indiana cities highlighted.
- Is it better to put 20% down or 25% down when buying rentals? - First, we buy an owner-occupant property with 5% down then we start buying rental properties. Should we put 20% down for buying the rentals or 25% down. See how putting 20% down or 25% down does as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to put 20% down or 25% down when buying rentals when you don't buy an owner-occupant property first? - We start buying rental properties immediately... even before we buy an owner-occupant property. Should we put 20% down for buying the rentals or 25% down. See how putting 20% down or 25% down does as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to put 20% down and buy rental properties or Nomad™ with 5% down to acquire 10 rentals? - Will you be able to be financially independent faster and with less risk if you buy just an owner-occupant property with 5% down then buy up to 9 more rentals by saving up 20% down payment for each one, or is it better to acquire 10 properties by putting 5% down for each one using the Nomad™ strategy.
- When Nomading™ should you consider selling ALL your rentals if it means you'd be able to invest in stocks, bonds or something else and live off these investments using a Safe Withdrawal Rate instead of the cash flow from rentals? - You could acquire a portfolio of rentals utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy and wait for the cash flow to be great enough for you to be able to achieve financial independence from the cash flow. But, what about the equity in your properties? Would it be better for you to sell off all the rentals and take the net proceeds after all the expenses and invest that in something else. Then, live off these other investments using a Safe Withdrawal Rate?
- Is it better to put 25% down and buy rental properties or Nomad™ with 5% down to acquire 10 rentals? - Will you be able to be financially independent faster and with less risk if you buy just an owner-occupant property with 5% down then buy up to 9 more rentals by saving up 25% down payment for each one, or is it better to acquire 10 properties by putting 5% down for each one using the Nomad™ strategy. 25% down has a slighter better interest rate than 20% down.
- Is it better to buy 20% down rentals or invest in stocks? - See how buying 20% down rentals does compared to buying no real estate and only investing in stocks as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy 25% down rentals or invest in stocks? - See how buying 25% down rentals does compared to buying no real estate and only investing in stocks as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to use the Nomad™ strategy to acquire rental properties or invest in stocks? - See how buying properties as an owner-occupant with 5% down then converting them to rentals after living there for at least a year does compared to buying no real estate and only investing in stocks as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to use the Nomad™ strategy to acquire rental properties or buy a single owner-occupant with 5% down then buy up to 9 rentals all cash? - See how buying properties as an owner-occupant with 5% down then converting them to rentals after living there for at least a year does compared to buying just one owner-occupant with 5% down then buying up to 9 rentals all cash as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to use the Nomad™ strategy to acquire rental properties or buy up to 10 rentals all cash? - See how buying properties as an owner-occupant with 5% down then converting them to rentals after living there for at least a year does compared to buying up to 10 rentals all cash as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy rentals with 20% down or all cash after buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first? - See how buying rental properties with 20% down compares to buying rentals for all cash after, in both cases, buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy rentals with 25% down or all cash after buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first? - See how buying rental properties with 25% down compares to buying rentals for all cash after, in both cases, buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to pay off rentals when Nomading™ early with extra cash flow or only pay them off in full? - When you're Nomading™, should you pay off mortgages early? Specifically, is it better to take any excess cash and pay off rentals early with any excess cash you have or wait until you've saved up enough where you pay off the mortgage in full and keep the excess money in the stock market while you're waiting. See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to pay off rentals early with extra cash flow or traditional Nomad™? - Is it better to pay off mortgages early? Should you do traditional Nomad™ or pay off your Nomad™ properties early with extra flow? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to pay off rentals in full early or traditional Nomad™? - Is it better to pay off mortgages early? Should you do traditional Nomad™ or pay off your Nomad™ properties in full early? You keep your money invested in the stock market until you have enough to pay off the lowest balance mortgage. See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to pay off your owner-occupant mortgage when Nomading™? - Is it better to pay off your owner-occupant mortgage when Nomading™ if that means you're financially independent? Or, should you just do traditional Nomad™ without paying off your owner-occupant property early? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down when otherwise buying 20% down payment rentals or keep renting instead? - When you're buying 20% down payment rentals, should you first buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down? Or, should you remain a renter yourself? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down when otherwise buying 25% down payment rentals or keep renting instead? - When you're buying 25% down payment rentals, should you first buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down? Or, should you remain a renter yourself? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy a single owner-occupant with 5% down then buy up to 9 rentals all cash or with 20% down payments? - First, buy an owner-occupant property with 5% down and PMI. Then, let's see if it is better to put 20% down to acquire up to 9 more rentals or to save up to buy all properties all cash without any loan. Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better to buy a single owner-occupant with 5% down then buy up to 9 rentals all cash or with 25% down payments? - First, buy an owner-occupant property with 5% down and PMI. Then, let's see if it is better to put 25% down to acquire up to 9 more rentals or to save up to buy all properties all cash without any loan. Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better for Nomads™ to get a 5% discount when buying or get 5% better rents? - As a Nomad™, is it better to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 5% discount? Or, is it better to focus on finding a property where you can get 5% better rents? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- Is it better for Nomads™ to get a 10% discount when buying or get 10% better rents? - As a Nomad™, is it better to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 10% discount? Or, is it better to focus on finding a property where you can get 10% better rents? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy at a 5% discount? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 5% discount? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy at a 10% discount? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 10% discount? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy a property that gets 5% better rents? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy with 5% better rent? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy a property that gets 10% better rents? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy with 10% better rent? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ is it better to buy at a 5% discount or get .25% lower mortgage interest rate? - As a Nomad™, should you focus on buying properties for a 5% discount? Or, is it better to focus on being able to negotiate getting a .25% lower mortgage interest rate? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ is it better to buy at a 10% discount or get .5% lower mortgage interest rate? - As a Nomad™, should you focus on buying properties for a 10% discount? Or, is it better to focus on being able to negotiate getting a .5% lower mortgage interest rate? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ what difference would it make to earn 10% less income? - As a Nomad™ what is the impact of earning 10% less income? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
- For Nomads™ what difference would it make to earn 10% more income? - As a Nomad™ what is the impact of earning 10% more income? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
Specific Strategy Summaries for Indiana Cities
The following are the various scenarios we ran summarized with Indiana cities highlighted.
Check out how these reports summarizing how a particular strategy performed across all states:
- 5% Lower Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are only able to get 5% lower rents.
- 5% Higher Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are able to get 5% higher rents.
- 10% Property Price Premium While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except forced to buy properties at a 10% premium.
- .5 Worse Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .5 worse/higher mortgage interest rate.
- Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 75% Higher Rents - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 75% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
- 10% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties at a 10% discount.
- Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 50% Higher Rents - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 50% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
- 5% Property Price Premium While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except forced to buy properties at a 5% premium.
- 10% Less Job Income While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy but model it with the investor earning 10% less income than in the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario.
- .25 Better Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .25 better/lower mortgage interest rate.
- 10% Higher Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are able to get 10% higher rents.
- Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 25% Higher Rents - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 25% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
- 25% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant - Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties with 25% down payments.
- 10% More Job Income While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy but model it with the investor earning 10% more income than in the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario.
- Nomad™ and Sell ALL Rentals if SWR Achieves FI - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except sell all the rental properties if by doing so you can invest the proceeds and achieve financial independence utilizing a Safe Withdrawal Rate of the money you have invested.
- Nomad™ Start with $0 - Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you start with $0 saved up.
- Baseline Nomad™ Scenario - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy.
- 10% Property Manager While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except hire a professional property manager costing 10% of gross rents.
- 3% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ as Real Estate Agent - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except as a real estate agent you take your 3% commission as a discount off the purchase price.
- Nomad™ and Payoff OO if Achieves FI - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except payoff your owner-occupant property if by doing so that means you achieve financial independence.
- Buy Non-Owner-Occupant All Cash As Renter - Save up and buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties all cash (without any mortgage) while you remain a renter the entire time.
- Buy Non-Owner-Occupant All Cash - Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then save up and buy up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties all cash (without any mortgage).
- Nomad™ and Sell SOME Rentals to Payoff Others if FI - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except sell some rental properties if by doing so you can payoff the others and achieve financial independence primarily from free and clear cash flow.
- .25 Worse Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .25 worse/higher mortgage interest rate.
- .5 Better Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .5 better/lower mortgage interest rate.
- 3% Commission While Nomading™ as Real Estate Agent - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except as a real estate agent you earn a 3% commission with each property you purchase.
- 5% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties at a 5% discount.
- 20% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant - Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties with 20% down payments.
- 10% Lower Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are only able to get 10% lower rents.
- No Real Estate, Invest in Stocks - Save up and invest in stocks while you remain a renter the entire time. Do not buy any real estate... owner-occupant or investment.
- Pay off mortgages early when Nomading™ with any excess cash. - Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you pay off the lowest balance mortgage early with any excess cash.
- 25% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant as Renter - Buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties with 25% down payments, but never buy an owner-occupant property. Remain a renter instead.
- Pay off mortgages in full early when Nomading™. - Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you pay off the lowest balance mortgage early but only when you can pay off the entire balance in full.
- 20% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant as Renter - Buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties with 20% down payments, but never buy an owner-occupant property. Remain a renter instead.
Detailed Indiana City-Specific Modeling
Check out the detailed modeling for these Indiana cities.
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
South Bend