so I have no doubt in my capabilities of finding that diamond in the rough!

When cutting out 5 by 9 windows with an angle grinder and diamond blade, that big rectangle came out in one piece.

Other experiences may vary.It is my opinion that Akron is a great diamond in the rough market.

Your best shot may actually be finding a diamond in the rough area where you can buy a house for $125K, put 75K down, and spend 25K to really design/furnish and improve the property. 

Diamonds in their natural state don't shine too bright.

I am also diamond handing a very little amount of money on dogecoin and AMC lol.

Look for that diamond in the rough.

Quote from @Claude Diamond: Quote from @Dyami Pike: I'm looking at getting started in real estate and everyone talks about low/no money down. cause I've noticed that even a 10% down is $5k in my area, plus closing plus extra funds that the expect you to have.

If I see a property for $200,000 that can produce $2,000 income, I start digging in because I know it's going to be a winner (if the numbers are accurate).Some markets, like Cleveland, may need a higher "rule of thumb" like 1.5% or 2% to find the real diamonds.

@Luis Barrios I know for a fact that both I and @Frank Patalano regularly meet with other investors such as yourself, so while I can't speak for him, I know that I'd be happy to get together, and I would strongly suspect Frank would as well based on past behavior :)As far as other groups if you can't wait a few weeks until the next RIREIG meeting, I don't know of any others in Rhode Island but there are a few in Massachusetts such as Black Diamond REI.