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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