The Roots Podcast

Max Moore & Tyler Lingle
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Helping people plant roots & build wealth. Join hosts Max and Tyler as they inspire you to plant roots in the places that matter most—your home, career, and community. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or simply striving for financial freedom, this podcast is your roadmap to retiring on your terms, building wealth, and reclaiming time for what truly matters: relationships, family, and personal growth. Tune in weekly for actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and insights on growing your real estate portfolio, balancing work and life, and living with purpose. 🌱

  1. Indianapolis is the FASTEST Growing Metro In America... Here's Why | Roots Pod #54

    3D AGO

    Indianapolis is the FASTEST Growing Metro In America... Here's Why | Roots Pod #54

    Indianapolis is officially the fastest growing metro in America according to Bank of America's Q3 2025 migration study. Max Moore and Tyler Lingle break down why Indy is beating Charlotte, Columbus, Miami and every major coast city in migration and affordability, and what that means if you own or want to own property here. 🔗 Resources Mentioned:Bank of America Q3 2025 "On the Move" Study: https://institute.bankofamerica.com/content/dam/economic-insights/on-the-move-q3-2025.pdfOff Leash Construction (Get an instant quote from your inspection report): https://offleashquote.com/Summer Real Estate Masterclass Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-real-estate-masterclass-roots-realty-co-tickets-1985532697748?aff=oddtdtcreator 👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below: 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come 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/4fQMRmWTyler: 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 UsRoots 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. Timestamps:0:00 — Indy is the FASTEST Growing Metro1:43 — HOOSIERS ON TOP3:20 — Planting Roots in Indy4:21 — Our GC Partner: Off Leash4:48 — Is Indy Recession Proof???5:38 — The Indiana Haters...6:25 — Corporate Investment7:40 — Where Are People Moving From?9:12 — Experience Hoosier Hospitality

    10 min
  2. The Credit Card Strategy That Changed This Investor's Life | Roots Pod #53

    APR 16

    The Credit Card Strategy That Changed This Investor's Life | Roots Pod #53

    How to travel hack with credit card points as a real estate investor. In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Ryan Boyd breaks down how he booked $30,000 first class flights to Japan for just $400, which credit cards to start with, and how he uses business spend, signup bonuses, and airline transfers to travel the world for almost nothing. Plus — high yield savings accounts, delayed gratification, and the personal finance habits that made it all possible. Work with Renato from Approved Mortgage: https://apply.approvedmortgage.com/homehub/signup/rlima@approvedmortgage.com  👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below: 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events 📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: 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 UsRoots 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. ⏱️ Chapters:0:00 — Intro0:30 — $30K First Class Flights for $4001:20 — How Credit Card Points Actually Work2:59 — Work With Approved Mortgage3:19 — Best First Credit Card for Travel Hacking4:45 — Ryan's Work/Travel Lifestyle7:46 — Delayed Gratification & Living Below Your Means8:45 — Side Hustles Gone Wrong — The DJ Story11:00 — Final Takeaways

    13 min
  3. They've Done 5,000 Home Inspections — Here's What Buyers Always Get Wrong | Roots Pod #52

    APR 8

    They've Done 5,000 Home Inspections — Here's What Buyers Always Get Wrong | Roots Pod #52

    How to avoid the most expensive home inspection mistakes in Indianapolis — whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor. In this episode, Chris from 5M Inspections (Roots' exclusive inspection partner) breaks down why waiving inspections, skipping ancillary services like sewer scopes, and assuming "as-is" means no inspection are costing buyers and investors thousands. 🏠 Get a FREE Quote With 5M Inspections: https://5minspections.com/ Other Resources Mentioned:Off Leash Construction AI Quoting Tool: https://offleashquote.com/ 👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below: 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events 📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: 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 UsRoots 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.

    27 min
  4. Broke Musician to Real Estate Mogul... Strategies No One Talks About | Roots Pod #51

    APR 1

    Broke Musician to Real Estate Mogul... Strategies No One Talks About | Roots Pod #51

    How do you go from a broke musician with no college degree to owning a rental portfolio, a construction company, and a private lending business — all in Indianapolis? Ryan Boyd breaks down how he turned a $65K duplex in Garfield Park into a vertically integrated real estate operation, and why delayed gratification is the secret most investors ignore. Connect with Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryanelijahboyd/ Indy Homes Reborn (off-market wholesale deals): https://indyhomesreborn.com/ 👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below: 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events 📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: 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 UsRoots 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.

    39 min
  5. 8 Best Indianapolis Suburbs... Forget Carmel and Fishers | Roots Pod #50

    MAR 24

    8 Best Indianapolis Suburbs... Forget Carmel and Fishers | Roots Pod #50

    The best Indianapolis suburbs for 2026 aren't just Carmel and Fishers anymore. Max Moore and Tyler Lingle draft-style rank the top 8 Indy suburbs — from hidden gems to the classics — and break down exactly why each one made the cut. Core Insurance Solutions (Jackson Blevins): https://coreinsurancesolns.com/Contact Jackson: 317-358-6780 or jblevins@coreinsurancesolns.com Top 5 Indianapolis Neighborhoods for Investment: https://rootsrealty.co/blog/top-5-indianapolis-neighborhoods-real-estate-investment-2025 👇 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 adviceBook 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. Timestamps:  0:00 — Introduction 0:28 — Westfield 2:44 — Danville 5:24 — Zionsville6:40 — Whitestown 8:55 — McCordsville 10:32 — Trusted Partner: Core Insurance Solutions 10:59 — Monrovia 11:53 — Franklin 13:14 — Carmel 13:48 — Honorable Mentions

    15 min
  6. 5 Ways to Build Wealth with Real Estate TODAY | Roots Pod #49

    MAR 18

    5 Ways to Build Wealth with Real Estate TODAY | Roots Pod #49

    Which of the five profit centers of real estate investing actually matters most — cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, principal paydown, or the inflation hedge? Max and Tyler rank all five, defend their picks, and reveal where they disagree. Off Leash Construction (instant inspection quote tool): https://offleashquote.com/ Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below: 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopSign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events 📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceBook a free intro call with Max or Tyler:Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: 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 UsRoots 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. #RealEstateInvesting #FiveProfitCenters #IndianapolisRealEstate #RootsRealtyCo #CashFlow #Appreciation #TaxBenefits #PrincipalPaydown #RentalPropertyInvesting #IndyInvestors #BuildWealth #HouseHacking #PassiveIncome #RealEstateEducation #RootsRanks ⏱️ Chapters:0:00 — What are the 5 profit centers in real estate1:13 — Tax Benefits2:35 — Principal Paydown3:49 — Cash Flow4:56 — Work with Off Leash5:25 — Inflation Hedging6:15 — Appreciation7:54 — Max's Picks

    10 min
  7. Why This Developer Employs Previously Incarcerated Workers (4,000+ Units) | Roots Pod #48

    MAR 10

    Why This Developer Employs Previously Incarcerated Workers (4,000+ Units) | Roots Pod #48

    Ethan Fernhaber is one of Indianapolis's most respected multifamily real estate developers — and he started with a $20,000 double wide trailer. In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Indianapolis developer Ethan Fernhaber breaks down how he scaled from single family homes to 5,000+ multifamily units across Indiana, how to make the jump from residential to commercial real estate, and what faith-driven investing actually looks like at scale. If you're an Indianapolis real estate investor trying to understand multifamily investing, raise capital, or scale beyond single family — this one is required watching. Here's what we cover:• How Ethan went from a $20K estate sale to large apartment complexes (and what nearly broke him)• The real roadmap from single family to multifamily real estate• How to raise capital and structure your first commercial deal• Why he employs formerly incarcerated individuals at 25%+ of his workforce — and why it works• "Keep your chips on the table" — the compounding wealth philosophy that changed everything• How purpose and assignment separate operators who scale from those who quit───👇 Ready to take the next step? 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loopNewsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletterSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1Events: https://rootsrealty.co/events 📅 STEP 2 – Get expert adviceMax: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmWTyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G 🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agenthttps://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation 📸 Follow UsRoots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/ 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 #RootsRealtyCo #RootsPodcast #MultifamilyInvesting #SingleFamilyToMultifamily #RealEstateInvesting #IndyRealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateDeveloper #FaithBasedInvesting #RaiseCapital #PassiveIncome #ApartmentInvesting #RealEstateWealth #househacking  Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:15 - One Billboard in Indy2:20 - Ethan's First Double-Wide Deal5:27 - Single Family is Tough These Days8:30 - Ethan's Journey to Being on Mission14:40 - Employing Previously Incarcerated18:00 - Max's Redemptive Story Inspired by Ethan19:50 - Simplifying Commercial Real Estate27:25 - How to Invest from Distance30:50 - How to Raise Capital36:24 - Ethan's Goals Going Forward38:15 - Favorite Date Night Spot39:19 - Fasting Changed His Life41:47 - Why Indiana?

    43 min
  8. Struggling Rental Property: Can it Be Saved? | Roots Pod #47

    MAR 3

    Struggling Rental Property: Can it Be Saved? | Roots Pod #47

    What do you do when your rental gets broken into, won’t sell, and you’re stuck between cashing out or doubling down? Midterm Rental, Longterm Rental, Sell the Property? In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Max Moore puts co-host Tyler Lingle on the “real estate therapy couch” to break down a real Indianapolis rental dilemma:Sell at a number you don’t love? Long-term rent again? Try midterm furnished? Or pivot completely? This is a masterclass in return on equity, seasonality, lease strategy, and why “right idea, wrong month” can cost you thousands. 👇 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 adviceBook 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 #IndyInvestors #RentalProperty #MidtermRental #CashFlow #RealEstatePodcast #InvestInIndy #RootsRealtyCo

    9 min
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Helping people plant roots & build wealth. Join hosts Max and Tyler as they inspire you to plant roots in the places that matter most—your home, career, and community. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or simply striving for financial freedom, this podcast is your roadmap to retiring on your terms, building wealth, and reclaiming time for what truly matters: relationships, family, and personal growth. Tune in weekly for actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and insights on growing your real estate portfolio, balancing work and life, and living with purpose. 🌱

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  • Creator
    Max Moore & Tyler Lingle
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Max Moore & Tyler Lingle
  • Show Website
    The Roots Podcast

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