I'd like to find a couple diamonds (cubic zirconia) in the rough.

Try Black Diamond Real Estate Group on FB for local recommendations and contractors - that's been my best resource. 

I lived in Hawaii about 25 years ago & lived both in Hawaii Kai & near Diamond Head (Pualei Circle), and I am, as well, considering some leasehold properties, however I must say that I am going in with "both eyes wide open". 

I already ordered a top hat, diamond cane, and a Hummer with a 24" lift. 

My mother is actually considering this 30k training that is offered by the Scott Yancey Team (Flipping Las Vegas)I have read some other threads and have the general consensus of what the BP community feels about these expensive trainings but I would like to know has anyone actually participated in this Diamond Package for 30k and if so how was the experience and what were the results?

I just attended Doug Clark's three day training and sales pitch for Diamond 360..

Experienced rehabbers are the diamond in the rough and typically have an easier time getting into our program.

The risk is higher but if you do your due diligence, can often find that diamond in the rough.  

This is primarily an appreciation market, but you can still find diamonds in the rough if you search well enough.

If your lender is not really a lender, but is really a passive investor entitled to receive profits (rather than just interest on a promissory note) they would be the diamond shape on the org chart--the non-managing member (investor).