How to buy a house in Indianapolis, step by step
Buying a home in Indianapolis follows the same steps every time. Here's each one in plain words, with what it asks of you and where buyers tend to get stuck.
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Notes for Indianapolis buyers.
House hacking, first homes and Indianapolis neighborhoods, in plain language.
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How to choose a real estate agent in Indianapolis
The right agent depends on what you're buying and how you like to work. Here's how to check a license, what to ask, and what keeps a purchase on track.
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How to find an Indianapolis neighborhood that fits your life
The right Indianapolis neighborhood depends on your week, not a ranking. Here's how to sort what you need from what you want, and what to check for each address.
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Planning your next move in Indianapolis: first home or house hack
Before you look at listings, decide what kind of move you're making. Here are the four common paths for Indianapolis buyers and what each one asks of you.
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Marion County homestead rules for a house hack
Live in one side of an Indianapolis duplex, or rent out a room, and the homestead deduction can still cover the part you live in. Here is how the amounts, the 1% and 2% caps, and the January 15 filing work.
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FHA loan for a 2-4 unit home in Indianapolis
You can buy a 2 to 4 unit home in Marion County with an FHA loan if you live in one unit. Here are the 2026 limits and the move-in, down payment, rent test, and mortgage insurance rules that come with it.
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Rules before you rent a room in Indianapolis
Before you rent a room or the other side of a duplex in Indianapolis, check the city registry, the short-term rental permit, and Indiana's 45-day deposit rule. Then plan how you will split the house bills.