This is the purpose of the second book, and while it may not get you to exactly what it will cost to renovate the very first time you do it, it should get you in the ballpark.This will allow you to formulate a reasonable purchase price that you can use to try to get the property under contract. 

I just want you to be strategic with these renovations.

You formulated a plan and executed it meticulously, with help from others. 3. 

My house purchases have all been strategic and number driven and my decisions where I rented were emotional.

We expressed these concerns numerous times throughout the program, looking to re-strategize the territories we were marketing to, but were instructed time and time again to stay with the course.

It's been a great run and I still can't believe the returns, but that was with strategic buys and refinances. 

What do you think is a strategic way to structure a deal in an effort to get this person to partner with me so that it benefits both of us? 

It’s certainly worth more than fighting with my printer all day on a Saturday when I could be out networking or strategizing with my business partners.

I am just starting but I'm starting to formulate the beginnings of a strategy. 

Take the time to be strategic so you can accomplish your dreams.And most of the popular business books are available at your local library.