I need this as the foundation for formulating my offers!

The bottom line is that there are enough free sources that you can get the information you are seeking on any topic.I love BP, but I also find it best to get information from a variety of sources and formulate my own plan of attack. 

We are going to discuss short and long term goals and formulate a plan from there.

I'd suggest you spend some time researching the concept and formulating an investment strategy.  

Ginger Schmidt Even as a new investor myself, when I read this, my first thought is that you will formulate answers to that after reading and listening more here on BP.

I would like to share my financial situation with you in hopes that you can help me formulate a solid investment strategy.

Knowing where you'd like to end up will help you formulate a plan for getting there.- What is your source of funding for these projects?

I have some ideas I'm going to put together and formulate what I believe will be successful in marketing but I'd like to hear some other strategies that are working for you in your market.

Start formulating ways to answer the question, "Why should I partner with you?"

The reason I was thinking of doing real estate classes is for the benefits of accessing MLS and learning to do CMA's which can help with formulating the ARV of the homes I purchase.