I think using OPM is a brilliant strategy, but at the same time, it is imperative to have enough reserves to survive the inevitable downward cycle in the real estate market.  

brilliant!

My first deal was a 4plex in Independence and after much hard work and rehab (I used a 203k loan), it is now cash flowing brilliantly, even with me living in one unit!  

So easy and simple, yet so brilliant!

You live very close to a brilliant man named Bill Walston in Johnson City.

(what a brilliant idea!).

Hopefully we can network with the brilliant minds on this site and we can finally purchase our first investment property!

Ok - I just saw this product on the Shark Tank and thought is was absolutely brilliant (as did the sharks, as seen by the feeding frenzy to back the company): WallRXYou can watch a demo hereBasically, it is a product that lets you fill wall holes up to 4 inches in just seconds.

I'm trying to say, too many come to me and insult my intelligence implying or attempting to sell a deal rather than let it speak for itself giving assurances and telling me how brilliant they are.

I believe I am on the right track but I know there are some brilliant analysts on this site so please jump in an help!