In contrast, a conventional loan is governed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (if you have heard of those entities before).  

Higher contrasts with neutral colors, fancy-looking fixtures and lighting, a deeper sink with a more spacious feel is what we were going for (the house is only 1,283 sq ft.).The $12K included screws, mortar, buckets, rags, gas, rental trucks, laminate, epoxy, tools, wood, backer board, tile, sinks, fixtures, and every little thing.

In contrast, dealings with our PM in other long-distance markets where we own rentals have been nearly hassle-free.

DSCR financing is a type of commercial real estate loan that focuses on the property's income potential rather than the borrower's credit history or income(DTI)Using hard money, or DSCR financing can allow you to acquire a property quickly, do value add, cash out with lower seasoning requirements, and close in your company vs personal name for tax benefits.In contrast, a HELOC may not be the best option for financing a rental property.

for most of my rental units- if the cabinets are structurally sounds. i almost always do a spruce up- I have a standard paint that i use, then visit my local homedepot and pick a nice set of contrasting hardware to match.

In contrast, the Boston and its immediate surrounding area, although appreciating, finds it difficult to cash flow and appreciation has had a huge spike.

This is especially true considering the overwhelming majority of these homes didn't have a mortgage, indicating these owners aren't too concerned about trying to maximize profits, or do any actual calculations such as figuring out a cap rate so that they can compare and contrast various investments. 

I had a very high response rate (16%+), and ended up buying a few deals because I took the extra time.As a contrast I had run my list through a phone number generating service, and I checked what number the lead called me from against what the service said their number was, and only one or two were correct.

Any other contrasts are welcome.

It is always good to get a few different estimates, I will find someone on Facebook, a contractor, and a nice company and compare/contrast.