The Roots Podcast

How to avoid the most expensive home inspection mistakes in Indianapolis — whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor. In this episode, Chris from 5M Inspections (Roots' exclusive inspection partner) breaks down why waiving inspections, skipping ancillary services like sewer scopes, and assuming "as-is" means no inspection are costing buyers and investors thousands.🏠 Get a FREE Quote With 5M Inspections: https://5minspections.com/Other Resources Mentioned:Off Leash Construction AI Quoting Tool: https://offleashquote.com/👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://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 UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.

How do you go from a broke musician with no college degree to owning a rental portfolio, a construction company, and a private lending business — all in Indianapolis? Ryan Boyd breaks down how he turned a $65K duplex in Garfield Park into a vertically integrated real estate operation, and why delayed gratification is the secret most investors ignore.Connect with Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryanelijahboyd/Indy Homes Reborn (off-market wholesale deals): https://indyhomesreborn.com/👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://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 UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.

The best Indianapolis suburbs for 2026 aren't just Carmel and Fishers anymore. Max Moore and Tyler Lingle draft-style rank the top 8 Indy suburbs — from hidden gems to the classics — and break down exactly why each one made the cut.Core Insurance Solutions (Jackson Blevins): https://coreinsurancesolns.com/Contact Jackson: 317-358-6780 or jblevins@coreinsurancesolns.comTop 5 Indianapolis Neighborhoods for Investment: https://rootsrealty.co/blog/top-5-indianapolis-neighborhoods-real-estate-investment-2025👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://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 UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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 — Introduction0:28 — Westfield2:44 — Danville5:24 — Zionsville6:40 — Whitestown8:55 — McCordsville10:32 — Trusted Partner: Core Insurance Solutions10:59 — Monrovia11:53 — Franklin13:14 — Carmel13:48 — Honorable Mentions

Which of the five profit centers of real estate investing actually matters most — cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, principal paydown, or the inflation hedge? Max and Tyler rank all five, defend their picks, and reveal where they disagree.Off Leash Construction (instant inspection quote tool): https://offleashquote.com/Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://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 UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.#RealEstateInvesting #FiveProfitCenters #IndianapolisRealEstate #RootsRealtyCo #CashFlow #Appreciation #TaxBenefits #PrincipalPaydown #RentalPropertyInvesting #IndyInvestors #BuildWealth #HouseHacking #PassiveIncome #RealEstateEducation #RootsRanks⏱️ Chapters:0:00 — What are the 5 profit centers in real estate1:13 — Tax Benefits2:35 — Principal Paydown3:49 — Cash Flow4:56 — Work with Off Leash5:25 — Inflation Hedging6:15 — Appreciation7:54 — Max's Picks

Ethan Fernhaber is one of Indianapolis's most respected multifamily real estate developers — and he started with a $20,000 double wide trailer.In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Indianapolis developer Ethan Fernhaber breaks down how he scaled from single family homes to 5,000+ multifamily units across Indiana, how to make the jump from residential to commercial real estate, and what faith-driven investing actually looks like at scale.If you're an Indianapolis real estate investor trying to understand multifamily investing, raise capital, or scale beyond single family — this one is required watching.Here's what we cover:• How Ethan went from a $20K estate sale to large apartment complexes (and what nearly broke him)• The real roadmap from single family to multifamily real estate• How to raise capital and structure your first commercial deal• Why he employs formerly incarcerated individuals at 25%+ of his workforce — and why it works• "Keep your chips on the table" — the compounding wealth philosophy that changed everything• How purpose and assignment separate operators who scale from those who quit───👇 Ready to take the next step?📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopNewsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Events: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceMax: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/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.#IndianapolisRealEstate #RootsRealtyCo #RootsPodcast #MultifamilyInvesting #SingleFamilyToMultifamily #RealEstateInvesting #IndyRealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateDeveloper #FaithBasedInvesting #RaiseCapital #PassiveIncome #ApartmentInvesting #RealEstateWealth #househacking Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:15 - One Billboard in Indy2:20 - Ethan's First Double-Wide Deal5:27 - Single Family is Tough These Days8:30 - Ethan's Journey to Being on Mission14:40 - Employing Previously Incarcerated18:00 - Max's Redemptive Story Inspired by Ethan19:50 - Simplifying Commercial Real Estate27:25 - How to Invest from Distance30:50 - How to Raise Capital36:24 - Ethan's Goals Going Forward38:15 - Favorite Date Night Spot39:19 - Fasting Changed His Life41:47 - Why Indiana?

What do you do when your rental gets broken into, won’t sell, and you’re stuck between cashing out or doubling down? Midterm Rental, Longterm Rental, Sell the Property?In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Max Moore puts co-host Tyler Lingle on the “real estate therapy couch” to break down a real Indianapolis rental dilemma:Sell at a number you don’t love? Long-term rent again? Try midterm furnished? Or pivot completely?This is a masterclass in return on equity, seasonality, lease strategy, and why “right idea, wrong month” can cost you thousands.👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Come to our next event: https://rootsrealty.co/events🌱 Come to our Next Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.#IndianapolisRealEstate #IndyInvestors #RentalProperty #MidtermRental #CashFlow #RealEstatePodcast #InvestInIndy #RootsRealtyCo

Are you considering a career in real estate and wondering what it takes to succeed? Breaking into real estate can be challenging, but with the right guidance, you can set yourself up for success. In this video, we'll share valuable agent tips and advice for new agents looking to get licensed and start their real estate career. Whether you're interested in wholesaling, flipping, or becoming a real estate broker, we'll cover the essential steps to achieve real estate success. With expert advice and realtor tips, you'll be well on your way to becoming a successful real estate agent or investor. So, if you're ready to take the leap and start your real estate journey, watch this video to learn what actually works in the industry and how to achieve your goals.👇 READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://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 UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.

Helping a 22-year-old buy a house might sound impossible — but when you run the numbers, it’s often easier than people think.In this episode of The Numbers Show with Max, Max Moore (Co-Founder of Roots Realty Co.) breaks down a real listener’s financial situation to show how a first-time buyer can purchase their first property in Indianapolis right now, not “someday.”We walk through income, savings, student loans, lending strategy, and a realistic house-hacking plan that turns a starter purchase into a long-term real estate investing runway. This episode is for young professionals, first-time home buyers, and aspiring real estate investors who want clarity, not hype.If you’ve ever asked: – “Can I afford to buy a house?” – “Should I wait or buy now?” – “How do people my age actually get started?”This breakdown is for you.👇 READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loop Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletter Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1 Come to our next live event: https://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://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 Roots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/ Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/ 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.

In this episode, we break down the 5 most important steps you MUST take immediately after closing on a house hack. If you just bought your first house hack (or are planning to), this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes, protect your asset, and set yourself up for long-term wealth.House hacking is one of the fastest ways to build wealth through real estate — but only if you execute correctly after closing. From avoiding mortgage fraud to setting up proper management systems, tenant screening, and repair reserves, this episode gives you the real-world playbook we wish we had when we started.👇 Ready to take the next step?📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Join the Next Masterclass: https://bit.ly/roots-masterclass🌱 Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.

In this episode of The Roots Podcast, we’re joined by Seth Wilcock, founder of Resolute Lending, to talk through how real estate investors should think about financing in today’s market.Seth shares a lender’s perspective on DSCR loans, underwriting standards, and what actually drives loan approvals behind the scenes. We dig into common misconceptions investors have about debt, how lending decisions are made, and what matters most when you’re trying to grow a portfolio responsibly.Reach out to Seth for any of your lending needs: https://www.resolutelending.com/seth👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletter⁠Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1⁠Come to our next live event: ⁠https://rootsrealty.co/events⁠📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: ⁠https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW⁠Tyler: ⁠https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G⁠🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent⁠https://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 UsRoots Realty Co: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/⁠Max Moore: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/⁠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.#RootsPodcast #RealEstateInvesting #IndyInvestors #DSCRLoans #MortgageLending #RealEstateFinance #IndianapolisRealEstate #PassiveIncome #RootsRealtyCo

Why does it take so long to close your first deal in real estate?Struggling with getting traction as a new agent or investor? Wondering why your first deal feels years away—even though others seem to move fast?In this episode of The Roots Podcast, real estate experts Max Moore and Tyler Lingle break down why most people stay stuck for far too long—and how the right structure, mentorship, and team can cut years off your real estate journey.PLUS: Max and Tyler share real stories from inside Roots Realty Co.—including how agents like Kyle accelerated their growth by committing fully and becoming impossible to ignore.Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter:https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event:https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Upcoming EventsJoin the Next Masterclass:https://bit.ly/roots-masterclassCome to our Next Coffee & Connect:https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co:https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore:https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/Tyler Lingle:https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. Always consult licensed professionals before making any real estate investment decisions.#IndianapolisRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #RootsRealtyCo#RealEstateInvesting #FirstDeal #W2to1099#Mentorship #RealEstateEducation #IndyInvestors

Entrepreneur burnout, real estate leadership pressure, faith in business, and work–life balance — if 2025 felt heavy, you’re not alone.In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Indianapolis real estate leaders Max Moore and Tyler Lingle reflect on a year defined by burnout, rapid growth, and hard leadership lessons. They share how stepping away, slowing the pace, and refocusing on faith, family, and relationships reshaped both their business and personal lives.Here’s what we cover:- Navigating burnout while scaling a real estate team- Making faith-driven decisions in business - Redefining success beyond income and production- Leading people well without losing yourselfReady to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Come to our next event: https://rootsrealty.co/events🌱 Come to our Next Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.#IndianapolisRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #EntrepreneurBurnout #FaithAndBusiness #Leadership #RootsRealtyCo

Indianapolis real estate, house hacking, first-time home buying, and leaving the W2 grind. In this Roots Podcast episode, teacher-turned-agent Kyle Hoffman breaks down why Indy is booming and how real estate changed his life.Struggling with feeling stuck in a W2 job? Wondering if taking a leap into real estate—or investing in a growing city like Indianapolis—could actually change your life?In this episode of The Roots Podcast, hosts Max Moore and Tyler Lingle sit down with Roots Realty Co. agent Kyle Hoffman to unpack his journey from the classroom to full-time agency—and why Indianapolis is still wildly underrated.📞 Connect With KyleBook a Call: https://rootsrealty.co/about/kyle-hoffmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/khoffx/PLUS: Real stories from the field, first-deal lessons, and why Kyle has become one of Roots’ go-to agents for first-time buyers and house hackers.Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Come to our next event: https://rootsrealty.co/events🌱 Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/Timestamps0:00 Intro1:20 Restarting in Indy with $50k 3:24 One Free Billboard in Indy for a Week4:26 Describe Indy in One Word5:44 Undiscovered Indy Gems8:36 From W2 to Entrepreneurial Freedom13:25 How He Created Value in Real Estate18:26 Teaching Parallels Real Estate23:30 Finding Your Niche26:45 Favorite Brunch Spot in Indy28:24 One Habit That Has Changed Your Life30:35 Area of Life You’re Focused on GrowingDisclaimer: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.#IndianapolisRealEstate #RootsPodcast #HouseHacking #IndyInvestors #RealEstateCareers #MidwestRealEstate #FinancialFreedom #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #W2toEntrepreneur

In this episode, Max Moore and Tyler Lingle tackle one of the most misunderstood questions in real estate investing and home buying:Should you ever buy a property based solely on interest rates?With rates hovering around the 6–7% range, many buyers feel frozen on the sidelines—waiting for “better” conditions. But is that actually the smart move?In this conversation, we break down:- Why interest rates matter far less long-term than most people think- The difference between buying a primary residence vs. an investment property- Why location, purchase price, and cash flow beat rates every time- How the 3% rate era distorted buyer psychology- What today’s supply-and-demand dynamics mean for negotiations- When higher rates can still produce excellent deals- Why “just waiting for rates to drop” can actually cost you moreThey also share real-world examples—including buying an investment property at 8% interest—and explain how to properly evaluate deals using math, not emotion.If you’re thinking about buying a home, investing in real estate, or just trying to understand how rates actually affect long-term wealth, this episode is a must-watch.👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://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 UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.

Struggling to find real community, purpose, or momentum where you live? Wondering why some cities feel closed-off while others seem to open doors everywhere you turn?In this recap episode of The Roots Podcast, real estate experts Max Moore and Tyler Lingle break down the biggest takeaways from their powerful conversation with fellow Roots Realty Co. agent Ian DeFelice.What started as a discussion around faith and purpose quickly turned into a deeper realization: Indianapolis offers a rare combination of accessibility, opportunity, and community that’s hard to find anywhere else.Whether you’re a young entrepreneur, an investor, or someone searching for deeper connection,this episode is packed with insights on how Indy’s culture of openness, collaboration, and relational equity can accelerate both your personal and professional growth.Here’s what we cover:- Why Indianapolis is a “forward-looking” city that welcomes newcomers- How community—not just housing or jobs—drives real opportunity- The power of becoming a regular and building relational equity- Why tribes, faith, and consistency matter more than talent alone- How Indy’s growth moment makes right now the best time to plug inPLUS: Max and Tyler share real stories of how one connection leads to another—and how showing up consistently changes everything.Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Come to our next event: https://rootsrealty.co/events🌱 Come to our Next Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.#️⃣ #IndianapolisRealEstate #IndyEntrepreneurs #RootsRealtyCo #TheRootsPodcast #CommunityOverEverything #RelationalEquity #FaithAndWork #IndyInvestors #MidwestLiving

Struggling to find community, purpose, or long-term direction in a growing city like Indianapolis? Wondering if you should stay planted or move on—personally, professionally, or financially?In this episode of The Roots Podcast, hosts Tyler Lingle and Max Moore sit down with Roots Realty Co. agent Ian DeFelice to talk about what it really means to plant roots in Indianapolis—through faith, relationships, real estate, and intentional living.Ian shares why Indianapolis is one of the most underrated cities in the country, how community fuels both business and fulfillment, and why genuine curiosity—not networking tactics—is the key to meaningful relationships.Whether you’re:- A first-time homebuyer or renter considering buying- A real estate agent wondering how to build a values-driven business- Someone searching for deeper community and purposeThis episode will challenge the way you think about success, money, and where you choose to plant your life.PLUS: Ian shares his personal journey from small-town Indiana to becoming a trusted first-time homebuyer agent—and why helping renters build a plan matters more than closing deals.Connect with Ian:Ian DeFelice: https://www.instagram.com/iandefelice/ian@defelicehomes.comReady to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max Moore: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler Lingle: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Events & CommunityNext Masterclass: https://bit.ly/roots-masterclassCoffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/@properties: https://www.instagram.com/atpropertiesind/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 or investment decisions.

Struggling to decide between short-term rentals and mid-term rentals in Indianapolis? Wondering which strategy actually performs going into 2026?In this episode of The Roots Podcast, real estate experts Max Moore and Tyler Lingle break down the real vacancy trends, rent ranges, furnishing costs, and which rental play is actually winning right now. If you’re trying to boost cash flow or choose the right strategy for your next unit, this episode gives you the clarity you need.Here’s what we cover:• STR daily rate + occupancy trends• When MTR makes sense (and when it doesn’t)• True cost of furnishings and payback math• Why location and pricing beat photos• Indy neighborhoods still performing for both strategiesPLUS: real investor examples, wins, and mistakes we’re seeing at our events.Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Come to our next event: https://rootsrealty.co/events🌱 Ready to start your real estate journey? https://bit.ly/3WoIRTN📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.

In this recap episode, Max Moore and Tyler Lingle break down their conversation with Tadd Miller — CEO and Co-Founder of Milhaus, a major Indianapolis commercial real estate developer with over $5B+ in residential and commercial projects. Tadd’s perspective on scaling, equity, development, and long-term wealth is a wake-up call for any investor trying to level up.His core message: do your homework. Whether you’re buying your first single-family rental or preparing for a large commercial development, the path to real scale requires reps, mentorship, and intentional learning.Max and Tyler’s top takeaways:Why “doing your homework” is the foundation of any scalable portfolioHow Tadd built expertise across architecture, construction, residential & commercial developmentWhy single-family rentals alone won’t create generational equityHow to decide whether you’re built to scale or stay smallWhy deals with a real “moat” generate long-term wealthIf you’re questioning your strategy, your scale, or the steps you’re taking toward true equity and wealth building… this episode brings clarity.👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopNewsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call:Max — https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler — https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Join the Next Masterclasshttps://bit.ly/roots-masterclass🌱 Start Your Real Estate Journeyhttps://rootsrealty.co📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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 licensed professionals before making investment decisions.

On this episode of The Roots Podcast, Tyler Lingle and Max Moore sit down with Tadd Miller, co-founder and CEO of Milhaus, a $5B+ real estate firm reshaping urban neighborhoods. Tadd breaks down why running a 1-unit deal vs. a 200-unit deal isn’t as different as people think - and what that means if you actually want generational wealth, not just a handful of rentals.He shares why he sold off his single-family portfolio, how to think about scale vs. “starter” deals, and when high-income professionals should stop buying more houses and start backing the right operators instead.👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Join the Next Masterclass: https://bit.ly/rootsmasterclass🌱 Ready to Start Your Real Estate Journey? https://bit.ly/3WoIRTN📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.

Struggling to figure out if a 50-year mortgage is a brilliant affordability hack or a disaster for buyers and the housing market? Wondering why Dave Ramsey is furious while investors are quietly excited?In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Indianapolis real estate experts Max Moore and Tyler Lingle break down the real math behind a potential 50-year mortgage—how much it actually changes your payment, what it does to your total interest, who it really helps, and why it could supercharge appreciation while crushing long-term affordability.Here’s what we cover:• 30-year vs 50-year mortgage payment and interest comparisons• How a 50-year loan could change investor cash flow and qualification• Why this might boost prices more than it boosts true affordability• The “use it as a bridge then refi” strategy (and its risks)• What a 50-year mortgage could mean for first-time buyers in the next cycleReady to take the next step? Follow the plan below:📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation🎟️ Come to our next event: https://rootsrealty.co/events🌱 Ready to start your real estate journey? https://bit.ly/3WoIRTN📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/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.