Especially when looking for a strategic partner like you are that needs to be seasoned in the area. 

The corners must be well lit always and if you are going to strategically place the desk and the floor lamps, they will make the living area more inviting.Increase the wattageTo make the light more bright, you can increase the wattage of the bulbs that you are suing.

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Taking action is massively important, but being strategic is equally important. 

The more time you spend strategizing the less time you spend doing. 

I got lucky (let me rephrase that...I strategically put myself in the way of luck) and found a motivated seller >> she was an out of state owner looking to wind down her portfolio, and had a property mgr on salary vs direct commissions, so there was no incentive to raise rents.

Think strategically and it may work out on your favor.

Cash for keys seems both strategic and reasonable.

Debt isn't bad, just be strategic with it.

With the new arena being located on Woodward as a connector between midtown and downtown, it is strategically located to can have the most positive impact on its surroundings (granted, it wont happen overnight).