Heading closer to Boston you have the Boston Area REIA in Medford and the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (Alternating months with their Worcester location, next one in Sep).

I'd recommend checking out the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (alternates every other month with it's 2nd location in Worcester, net meeting in Waltham is Sep).  

The keys to a good finish is the right surface preparation ( diamond grinding with a finish at 120 grit to 150 ), the right stain ( typically water based that looks consistant with color and finish), and the right sealer.

Definitely check out the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (2nd one in Worcester).  

BTW, @Matt: Sorry to blow the cover on diamond-in-the-rough Everett.

I'd recommend getting to the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (2nd location in Worcester).  

That time has passed and at this point, basic cash-flow and returns are no longer reasonable for small scale investors.I will not deny the ability of others to find the occasional diamonds, but you cannot consistently invest in that area with success here.

My favorite is the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (alternates every other month with their Worcester location, next Waltham meeting is May).

Find them through Google and meetup.com Check out the Black Diamond meeting in Worcester.Two Great reads, I bought both J.

Personal favorite is the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (alternates monthly with their Worcester location but May is a Waltham month).