Telling a tenant they have lost their deposit usually gets an "excited" response.After the eviction take plenty of photos before throwing anything away or you may be the proud owner of a missing diamond ring.Protect you self.

Thanks @Derek Diamond & @Tom S.!

Especially for flipping, I bet you can find a diamond in the rough out there. 

@Charlene Chow REO and foreclosures can certainly be a solid bet on diamond in the rough properties, but those props generally just that..."

My name is Luke Diamond, and I'm a new real estate investor in Minneapolis, MN.

It's a Diamond in a rough indeed!

Otherwise, there are so many ways to slice the real estate pie that it's just too easy to get distracted by next thing (short sales, lease options, pre-foreclosure, etc.)As far as connecting with other investors, you can do so here on BP of course, and you can also check out local groups such as Black Diamond REI in Massachusetts or RIREIG in Rhode Island.Also check out the BP Ultimate Beginners Guide especially the sections on networking, finding mentors, etc.

Welcome to BP Diamond.

I won't make as much per transaction as a licensed agent that I may as a wholesaler, but I can use many of the same thought processes to find and list distressed houses etc. and to help investor clients find those diamonds in the rough before I have the capital to buy myself.

So, a 'diamond in ruff'!