KiKi Chase, REALTOR®Brentwood Collective · Indianapolis, INBuy the numbers, not just the house. I help investors find, underwrite, and close Airbnb, midterm, long-term, and fix-and-flip properties across Indianapolis, with real operating data from the rentals we manage every day at Brentwood Property Group.
Indianapolis Airbnb calculator
Plug in a property you are eyeing. This is a quick gut-check. When you want real comps, seasonality, and a full pro forma for a specific address, I will build you a custom one.
Get my custom pro formaIllustrative estimate before mortgage payments. Not a guarantee of income. Actual results depend on the property, season, pricing, reviews, and local rules.
Why investors hire an STR realtor
Every property gets an investor lens first: projected nightly rate and occupancy, midterm and long-term fallback rents, renovation and furnishing budget, and what it takes to hit your cash-on-cash target.
Because our team manages short-term, midterm, and long-term rentals across Indianapolis, I see which layouts, neighborhoods, and amenities earn five-star reviews and which ones sit empty in February.
Rental-use diligence periods, HOA and condo covenant reviews, tenant-occupied purchases, as-is deals, LLC buyers, DSCR and hard-money financing. I handle the details most residential agents never see.
Need setup, photos, listing, and full management after closing? Brentwood Property Group can take it from keys to first guest. Prefer to self-manage? I will hand you the playbook.
Investment real estate services in Indianapolis
Event-driven demand from the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway makes Indy one of the Midwest’s most interesting STR markets. I help you buy close to the demand, inside the rules, at a price that pencils.
Furnished rentals for traveling nurses, medical residents, corporate relocations, and insurance placements near IU Health, Eskenazi, Community, and Ascension St. Vincent. Steadier than nightly stays, fewer turnovers.
Single-family homes, doubles, and small multifamily with real rent comps, rehab estimates, and refinance math. Live in one side of a double and let the other side pay the mortgage.
Distressed, dated, and off-market homes with real after-repair value (ARV) comps, rehab budget gut-checks, and an exit plan. When it’s time to sell, I list your flip so it sells fast and for top dollar.
Tenant-occupied listings, investor-to-investor sales, and portfolio dispositions marketed with the numbers buyers care about: rent roll, booking history, and returns.
Strict timelines, entity paperwork, and qualified intermediaries coordinated from day one so your exchange or LLC closing stays on track.
How buying an investment property with KiKi works
Your budget, financing, goals, and how hands-on you want to be. We pick STR, MTR, LTR, or a hybrid.
Target neighborhoods, price range, and minimum returns. You get on-market and off-market deals that fit.
Revenue projections, rehab and furnishing costs, and an offer built with inspection and rental-use diligence protections.
Smooth closing coordination, then setup, photos, listing, and management, with Brentwood or on your own.
Indianapolis neighborhood guide for investors
There is no single best neighborhood, only the best fit for your strategy. My full breakdown covers who books, what to buy, and what to watch out for in each one.
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Walk to the Convention Center, Lucas Oil, and Gainbridge.
On the Cultural Trail, steps from bars and music venues.
Close-in locations at lower entry prices.
Nightlife, the Monon Trail, and Butler nearby.
Historic east-side homes on walkable Washington Street.
Home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
IU Health, Riley, Eskenazi, and the north-side medical campuses.
Is Indianapolis a good market for Airbnb investing?
Indianapolis hosts some of the country’s biggest conventions and sporting events, and you can still buy a rental here for a fraction of coastal prices. That combination is why investors from all over the country are buying short-term and midterm rentals in Indy.
Short-term vs midterm vs long-term rentals
| Short-term (STR) | Midterm (MTR) | Long-term (LTR) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical stay | 1 to 29 nights | 1 to 6 months | 12+ month lease |
| Furnished | Yes, fully styled | Yes, comfortable | Usually not |
| Revenue potential | Highest | Medium to high | Steady, lower |
| Management effort | Highest | Medium | Lowest |
| Rules to check | HOA, zoning, permits, lodging taxes | HOA, lease terms | Landlord-tenant law |
| Best for | Event and tourist demand | Hospitals and corporate | Hands-off wealth building |
The smartest Indy investors buy properties that work as more than one. If the nightly market softens, a strong midterm or long-term fallback protects your investment.
Built for Indy investors
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About KiKi Chase
I am a full-time realtor with Brentwood Collective and co-owner of Brentwood Property Group, an Indianapolis property management company for short-term, midterm, and long-term rentals. Most of my clients are investors: cash buyers, flippers, LLCs, out-of-state buyers, and people building a portfolio one door at a time. I bring the same thing to every deal: honest numbers, fast communication, and a team that knows what happens after closing.
Whether you are buying your first Airbnb in Fountain Square, flipping a house on the Near Eastside, or adding your tenth door, my job is to make the deal make sense.
Brentwood Collective is a real estate brokerage proudly serving Indianapolis and the surrounding communities. While we assist clients with all aspects of residential real estate, our passion lies in helping individuals and families build long-term wealth through real estate investing. Our mission is to make real estate investing more accessible, approachable, and achievable for everyone, whether you’re purchasing your first home, exploring your first investment property, or growing an existing portfolio.
Indianapolis short-term rental FAQ
For many investors, yes. Indy pairs big-event demand (conventions, the Indy 500, major sports) with home prices well below most large metros. Results vary a lot by street, layout, and pricing strategy, which is why I underwrite every property individually.
Indiana state law limits a city’s ability to outright ban short-term rentals, but cities can regulate things like safety, registration, and nuisance issues, and HOAs and condo associations can prohibit them entirely. Rules change, so I verify zoning, HOA covenants, and current city requirements before you write an offer.
You do not need one, but it helps. An investor-focused agent evaluates income, expenses, and rules before emotion, writes offers with rental-use diligence protections, and knows lenders and title companies that work with LLCs, DSCR loans, and 1031 exchanges.
A debt service coverage ratio loan qualifies you based on the property’s rental income instead of your personal income. It is popular with investors buying STRs and MTRs, often in an LLC. I can connect you with lenders who do them regularly.
It depends on the loan. Investment loans commonly require 15 to 25 percent down, plus closing costs and reserves. For a short-term rental, also budget for furniture, decor, and setup. House hacking with an owner-occupied loan can lower the down payment.
Stays under 30 days are generally subject to Indiana sales tax and Marion County innkeeper’s tax. Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit much of this for you, but direct bookings are your responsibility. Always confirm with your CPA.
No. Brentwood Collective helps with all aspects of residential real estate, including first-time homebuyers and sellers across Indianapolis and the surrounding communities. Investing is just where my passion lies, and plenty of my clients buy their first home with an eye on renting it out someday.
Yes. I help flippers find distressed and off-market homes, run after-repair value (ARV) comps, sanity-check rehab budgets, and then list the finished flip to sell fast. Many of my flips start as a rental analysis, so you always know your backup plan if the resale market shifts.
A furnished rental leased for roughly 30 days to six months, often to traveling nurses, medical residents, or people relocating. It usually means fewer turnovers than Airbnb and higher rent than a traditional lease.
Yes. I work with LLC buyers all the time. Title will need your entity documents, and your financing needs to allow it. Talk to your attorney or CPA about how to set it up.
Yes, Brentwood offers full-service management for short-term, midterm, and long-term rentals in Indianapolis. You are never required to use Brentwood to work with me.
Absolutely. Video walkthroughs, digital signing, remote closings, and local management make out-of-state investing straightforward. Many of my clients have never set foot in the property before closing.
KiKi Chase, REALTOR®, licensed in Indiana with Brentwood Collective. KiKi is a co-owner of Brentwood Property Group; you are never required to use Brentwood’s management services. Calculator results and examples are estimates, not guarantees of income or returns. Equal Housing Opportunity.