For those of you that have read some of his works, I'd like to hear your input on the Monopoly Game Philosophy.

I am still in the cash flow building phase of my overall investment philosophy, i.e. financial freedom, so I would be targeting markets that yield better cash flow rather than rapid (and precipitous) appreciation.

My method and philosophy has always been use conservative leverage to grow, and all cash for wealth preservation.

One or the other is just a matter of philosophy but without any meaning unless you look at the numbers.You have to decide which one will make you the better return on your cash and evaluate that against the risks of the situation (property condition, location, local economics, etc.).You have to consider that $40,000 might buy you one property with all cash or two with cash and financing.

Get to know your property manager, and their management philosophy.

I agree it changes the comfortably level a ton for me.I am currently leveraged at about 50% LTV on my overall portfolio, so I have a little wiggle room on my LTV if I want to get cash out and reinvest, just trying to get a philosophy nailed down for my overall investing goals. 

If faith is the corner stone of your business philosophy you would be crazy to buy before the second coming. 

it is a strange philosophy I hope all who read the thread can make a educated guess on what it really takes to be successfulenjoy

I live on this side of town and self-manage so I like to keep things within reach as a general philosophy although I would be willing to venture out in the county elsewhere too.

Generally my philosophy is trust but verify so I don't want to just rely on one source especially if they have a vested interest in the deal.