Monika Haebich Maura Paler Patrick Diamond Between the three of you there's obviously a wealth of knowledge.

Plainville, Connecticut 3-family project updateHow we purchased the property Part I: The StrategyLate last year in one of our deep dives to try and find a property before the end of the year we decided to search expired listings in the B/B+ areas that we like to buy in which is something we do frequently to try and find diamonds in the rough.  

I have a contractor friend that suggested I use Diamond kitchen and bath. 

Josh, I think there are a decent-sized handful of investors and related professionals (agents, contractors, etc.) here from RI, so I guess that's a "yes".I've been doing real estate in RI for over 10 years now, I am a cash buyer, and while I try to stay away from big words like "successful", from time to time I have taught some beginner sessions at the RI Real Estate Investor Group (rireig.com), which meets once a month in Warwick, usually on the 3rd Thursday.I have no financial connection/benefit from recommending them or another group in southern Mass, Black Diamond REI (blackdiamondrei.com), but if there are successful investors in the RI area I'd bet at least a few of them attend such groups regularly.Yes, whatever your definition of "success" is, it's probably achievable, even in Rhode Island.

Angela Henderson If it were me I would look at this property as a diamond in the rough.

check out the marketing forum my friend. there is a fantastic and i do mean fantastic forum tread that is 10 pages worth ab out a guy starting his direct mailing campaign. it is long but it is well worth the lead. so much advice.. i'm gonna be reading it twicei would also recommend to start working on your sellers script. so many people focus on setting themselves up with paper work and flyers and cards that they fought to practice what they are going to say once the phones ring. when they ring.. and they well.. you have to answer. you will be in shock. ther person is on the other line thinking that you are a professional. thinking that you will solve their problem that take them of of a stressful situation within 30 days. if you start rambleing or sounding uncomfortable or not confident... that person is going to believe you don't know what u are talking about.then you just wasted all the money on your direct mailing campaign. i suggest podcast number 77 "negotiating your way to 1000 wholesale real estate deals with Michael Quarles"  talks about how to stand and some key words to say to get them to say yes. also, off from bigger pockets, i can suggest Claude diamond. the guts systems in selling. he too give some tips on what to say to convince a seller. all in all this is only my opinions and suggestions. i hope they do help and cheers in advance for your success

Distressed (read: discounted) is the diamond in the rough, both for those who simply can't afford the current retail prices and for those seeking to add smart value.  

I feel this is a diamond in the rough.

The properties types I am referring to are in high median income areas with mainly national tenants and strong regional tenants.I look for diamond properties at good cap rates.

@Sergey Tkachev, @Jeff Pollack, @Patrick Diamond, @Matt R....Thank you for your suggestions!