I also collect gems and diamond quality type clients from the inquiries for commercial real estate.I think the key is to not get upset by changes but discuss them and talk about are the changes working and better than what was there before?

Goals for 2014 in specific orderFix and Flip 10+ PropertiesAcquire 1 + MultifamilyLose 40lbsSpend more time with my familyLearn to speak SpanishRead/Listen to 50 booksbuy my wife a new Diamond ring to replace her stolen engagement ringpay off my kids college loansraise 1 million in private funds to finance/partner in deals

She got an engagement ring that we could pay for and not finance ($200 with a .2 carat diamond - big spender). 

There is the Boston Area REIA in Medford, the Black Diamond event in Waltham, hosted by Ann above, there are a couple of North Shore meetings that Mike above hosts and there are a lot more both north and south of Boston.So what are you looking for an investor for?

One person's rock, is another person's diamond.

Moved on to commercial with membership in Diamond Law Firm, Mentor Financial Group, and Commercial Real Estate Academy.  

Look for area code: *04, *05 and *10.Black Diamond meeting is free in Worcester.

My personal favorite in the Black Diamond meetings in Waltham (Alternate each month with their Worcester location, May is a Waltham month).

I have located a possible deal that could be the "diamond in the ruff" scenario but it is partially based on speculation.

The Fortune Builders first cost to join is $30k to $50k.  3 levels of education: Platinum, Diamond, & Inner - Circle.