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 Kyle
Book a Call: https://rootsrealty.co/about/kyle-hoffman
Instagram: 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 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

🎟️ Come to our next event: https://rootsrealty.co/events
🌱 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/

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:20 Restarting in Indy with $50k 3:24 One Free Billboard in Indy for a Week
4:26 Describe Indy in One Word
5:44 Undiscovered Indy Gems
8:36 From W2 to Entrepreneurial Freedom
13:25 How He Created Value in Real Estate
18:26 Teaching Parallels Real Estate
23:30 Finding Your Niche
26:45 Favorite Brunch Spot in Indy
28:24 One Habit That Has Changed Your Life
30:35 Area of Life You’re Focused on Growing

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.

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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 more

They 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 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 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 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.

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 in

PLUS: 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 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
🎟️ Come to our next event: https://rootsrealty.co/events
🌱 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.

#️⃣ #IndianapolisRealEstate #IndyEntrepreneurs #RootsRealtyCo #TheRootsPodcast #CommunityOverEverything #RelationalEquity #FaithAndWork #IndyInvestors #MidwestLiving