In a recent conversation with two experienced investors, the contrast in their goals highlighted something I think a lot of us miss when we talk about real estate investing.One was looking for a hands-off experience.

The suburbs—like those in Hendricks and Hamilton counties—are considered solid A-class areas, but rental rates haven’t appreciated much in those markets.For instance, there’s currently only one property in all of Hendricks County listed under $200K on the MLS—a 2 bed, 1 bath in Clayton listed at $190K, with a projected rent of around $1,100 to $1,300/month.In contrast, Marion County (Indianapolis proper) offers much more inventory of turnkey properties in the $100K–$200K range.

In contrast, many Midwest and NE markets are still posting modest gains of 2% to 4%. 

When you see the wall in contrast to door trim, it looks like you have 2-tone paint which appears more upscale than having everything white.The picture below is not one of our apartments but from the picture you can see exactly what I described.

In contrast, working with large corporations can sometimes feel like you’re just “another number,” with no real personal connection or shared vision.And I know not all lenders think the same way, but that’s exactly why your profile stood out to me.

In contrast, a traditional TN LLC may face challenges due to limited charging order protection, potentially making it less secure against creditor actions.To address these concerns, some investors use a two-tier structure where a TN LLC—holding the property—is owned by a Wyoming holding LLC, benefiting from stronger asset protection laws.

However, they are not lost or wasted, they are simply pushed into the future years.In contrast to business deductions, your personal deductions often do get wasted or lost.

He contrasts the growing use of automation and systemization in real estate with the need to create deeply emotional and memorable client experiences. 

Germany's Robust Rental MarketGermany has a rental culture that contrasts sharply with the homeownership trends in many parts of the U.S.

In contrast, we saw our properties triple in value between 2018 and 2022… so 300% appreciation.