One Tough Decision

I am faced with a problem. In order to pick up more work and be able to expand the look of my work I need lighting equipment. I need to have some portable lights and or strobes to be able to set up in locations that have bad, little, or no light. I have been searching for some affordable strobe kits and or continuous lighting kits. I have found a few so far. But I am wondering what people suggest? What do you use and what would you recommend?