That Rockland meeting as well as a meetup in Plymouth and the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (2nd location in Worcester), which is superb, and there is a group in RI.  

At our last Black Diamond in Waltham, the topic was buying a property occupied by the previous owner who had been foreclosed on. 

Collateral can come in many forms...The real estate, other real estate, your house, brokerage account, gold, diamonds etc etc.  

Also, there are a number of great networking events around the Boston area, including the Black Diamond event (next one is tomorrow night), Success Real Estate Investor (I haven't been to this before but will be attending Wed's meeting in Boston), and you're always welcome to join my quarterly networking event in Woburn.   

There are definitely deals out there, but as a new investor it's tough to know how to recognize that diamond in the rough.

Keep engaged on here and attend some networkig events like the BP one that I will start as well as the Black Diamond event in Waltham.

No emails or affiliate links in your posts.I'd also like to invite you to our free networking events at Black Diamond, url in my signature.

Many times, the old-time investors find diamonds in the rough, when others are seeking the easy opportunities that actually offer less rewards.

(REIA's are not free, but have good networking and topics) We also have a free networking group, Black Diamond, URL in my signature, which meets in Worcester (not near you) and Waltham (not far from you).

Be sure to read all the pages linked to the one that he gave you, and don't take it lightly.I know we have some people who attend the Worcester Black Diamond who have done lead abatement and who have had lead abatement done, so you may be able to connect with them this coming Tuesday.