Using Hard money for my first deal. Crazy? or Smart?

[Michael Watkins]

Hello all

I have a house next door to where I live that is For sale by owner. I have never invested or done a deal before.  Ive invested in real estate investing courses through some sources so I know a little about the different exit strategies. For this property I want to get in and out so I was thinking about a hard money to help me out. Would it be crazy to go with a hard money loan or is there another route I should take. I want to do this deal without using my own money. Any Suggestions?