Alex used their own capital for the $45,000 down payment on 4521 Primrose Lane. This is a fantastic way to start. But you will quickly realize that your personal capital is finite. To scale, you must learn to use Other People's Money (OPM).
This requires a fundamental shift in identity. You are no longer just an investor; you are a deal operator and a capital steward. Your job is to find great deals and partner with people who have capital but lack the time or expertise to find those deals themselves. You are offering them an opportunity, not asking for a handout.
Let's imagine Alex wants to buy a second property, identical to Primrose Lane. But this time, the