There are still diamonds in the rough, and off market opportunities to buy true value add deals at a basis that makes sense, but they are fewer and fewer.

Mike has a couple meetings on the North Shore and Ann's Black Diamond meeting in Waltham is my favorite right now (if you want to write off some miles:) ).  

@Cory Graham I ended up buying 2 months ago - what was 150 is now 190  and what was 230 is now 270. being Dt abby and mcallum areas - If you can find anything on Willow Lane, that's a diamond in the rough as well as the Glenkirk Crt building in Mission, renter/dog friendly.

I definitely will @Rodney Diamond thank you.

We are looking to expand our knowledge of repairing homes ourselves and discovering diamonds in the rough.

Sift through them and probably for every 5 calls you get, one person will be your diamond.

@Derek Diamond they didn't like the numbers although our homework said they stood to make great profits.

In other words, if you're a beginner skier, don't try to go down a double black diamond on your first run (instead, start off on the easier terrain so you actually have a chance of success).Good luck out there!

if its not leasehold you found a diamond in the rough. its almost impossible to find something like this on oahu. nothing cashflows off the bat unless you put a large down. 

Also if you head a little North checking out the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (2nd location in Worcester) is well worth the effort.