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DSCR MARKET DATA · INDIANAPOLIS, IN · #6 NATIONAL 2026

Indianapolis — BRRRR-Friendly Replacement Markets in 2026

$185K SFR · $1,485 rent · 0.80% R/P · DSCR 1.10–1.50 across 5 zones · auction inventory + 35-45 day BRRRR cycles on bread-and-butter 3/2 SFR.

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DSCR Market Data · Indianapolis, IN · #6 national

Indianapolis, IN DSCR Market Snapshot · 2026 Q1

0.80%

R/P ratio

Indianapolis MSA · all-property

1.25

Avg DSCR

Across 5 zones · 80% LTV / 7.5%

$185K

Median SFR price

Zillow ZHVI · 2026 Q1

$1,485

Median monthly rent

Zillow ZORI · 2026 Q1

CASH-FLOW-VALIDATED ZONES

Indianapolis DSCR Neighborhoods That Pencil in 2026

Mapleton-Fall Creek

ZIP 46208

$135K–$215K · DSCR 1.15–1.40 · Urban revival · BRRRR pipeline

Near Northside

ZIP 46202

$155K–$240K · DSCR 1.10–1.35 · Walkable urban core

Lawrence

ZIP 46226

$165K–$225K · DSCR 1.15–1.40 · Northeast workforce suburb

Beech Grove

ZIP 46107

$155K–$215K · DSCR 1.20–1.45 · Southside workforce SFR

Speedway

ZIP 46224

$175K–$245K · DSCR 1.10–1.30 · West-side walkable workforce

WHY INDIANAPOLIS WORKS

Why Indianapolis for DSCR Investors

Indianapolis is the cleanest BRRRR market in the top 15. Auction inventory is reliable, renovation crews run 35-45 day cycles, and post-rehab rent comps support 75% LTV cash-out refi at DSCR 1.20+. Property tax 0.85% effective and Eli Lilly + Salesforce + IU Health employment anchors stabilize the long-term hold.

  • BRRRR-friendly auction inventory — reliable monthly flow
  • Renovation crew capacity — 35-45 day cycles on standard 3/2 SFR
  • Eli Lilly, Salesforce, IU Health, Cummins employment anchors
  • Property tax 0.85% effective — below national average
  • 5 validated zones span urban revival to workforce suburb

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HOW INDIANAPOLIS COMPARES

How Indianapolis Compares to Other Top-Tier DSCR Markets

Indianapolis sits between Cleveland (R/P 0.94%, BRRRR-light) and Memphis (R/P 0.88%, Section-8-heavy). The 0.80% R/P is moderate, but the BRRRR overlay is unique in the top 15 — reliable auction inventory plus 35-45 day renovation cycles enable post-rehab cash-out refis that other markets can't match on cadence.

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DATA SOURCES

Where This Indianapolis DSCR Data Comes From

Median price + rent: Zillow ZHVI / ZORI 2026 Q1. R/P derived from ATTOM Data. Auction inventory from Marion County sheriff sales + private auctions. Property tax from Marion County assessor. Last refreshed 2026-05-16.

Market data is informational only and does not constitute a loan offer. Verify all subject-property numbers via comparative market analysis before underwriting.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Indianapolis DSCR Lending Questions

Indianapolis is the #6 national DSCR market and the cleanest BRRRR market in the top 15. The combination of reliable auction inventory, 35-45 day renovation cycles, and 0.80% R/P enables consistent BRRRR cadence with DSCR 1.20+ post-rehab cash-out refis.

Across the five validated zones, DSCR averages 1.25 at 80% LTV / 7.5%. Beech Grove workforce SFR pencils 1.20–1.45. Mapleton-Fall Creek BRRRR pipeline post-rehab runs 1.30–1.50. Urban core (Near Northside, Speedway) sits at 1.10–1.30.

Yes — Mapleton-Fall Creek (46208), Near Northside (46202), Lawrence (46226), Beech Grove (46107), Speedway (46224). Beech Grove and Lawrence are the workforce suburb sweet spots; Mapleton-Fall Creek is the BRRRR urban revival pipeline.

Indianapolis loan amounts typically $120K–$220K matched to Indy SFR inventory. 80% LTV purchase, 75% post-rehab cash-out refi standard BRRRR structure. Post-rehab DSCR 1.20+ is the bar for cash-out refi success.

Indianapolis BRRRR success depends on auction-inventory access and renovation crew capacity. Connect with 1-2 Indy auction specialists and 1-2 renovation GCs BEFORE running numbers. Then run the DSCR calculator with post-rehab rent comps.

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