To me having a marketing plan and a business plan is like having a road map... you can drive around and find your way... but why not take the shortcuts and get there faster?

Also, I agree that that we need a roadmap with a timeframe.

GC sets the goal, BP is the roadmap to get there.

This can help but a roadmap in place to help achieve an acquisition. 

it gives all the folks that want to be where your at a clear road map of how it can happen and what needs to happen to get there.. like the folks with trashed credit and low income.. going to be pretty tough for them. 

I used to give out Dave Ramsey’s “Total Money Makeover”, still a great plan, but if I had to recreate my 20 something year old self, and had Scott’s book as a roadmap, life would be different now.

I feel like I have a road map and I am not just fumbling around in the dark.

It’s a roadmap and that’s what I like the most about that book.I’ve suggested the book to all of the millennials that I know all of the non-millennial as well.

You can't make a road map if you don't know what your destination is and don't know how you're going to plan for detours 

@Brian Stephens Welcome to the BP community and thanks for your service.You talked about past actions taken, your current financial challenges and where you want to go in the future.Now that you have a road map you need to take the necessary steps to achieve those goals.Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums,Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze, Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs, webinars and the myriad of bookrecommendations.Also, you can review the quick links below to help solidify your grip on this site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessYou must immerse yourself in the RE marketplace locally in your neighborhood or afar if the situation warrants it.Take calculated risks if needed and you shall be rewarded!"