That said - I want 2 or 3 homes under my belt in the next 2 years.  

If there were larger deals (10-25 units) in my market I would be focusing on those now that I’ve got 10 deals under my belt.

If PPR gave a percentage of its profit (which is likely very high or else they couldn't pay 12% year in year out) then their fund might be worth a second look.The fund PPR I was in sent out their first round of notes to buy and they were all in the rust belt, with VERY questionable collateral values and most under $50k. 

I know very little about legal precedent but I'd expect the major meter manufactures (selling into the utility space) to be well incentived to challenge these items best they can, and they have money.Here are the issues, and the reasons that the difference between an air forced system and a boiler/hydronic system are not meaningful for this discussion (ie efficacy issues of sub metering exist for either when method of measurement is measuring heat at point of delivery):In either case, the blower (or pump for a boiler) is the method of 'moving' either air (central air) or water/glycol or equivalent (boiler etc). 

Once you have a few deals under your belt, then your track record will speak for itself.

After you've got two under your belt, you probably have enough experience to begin strategizing what your next steps in real estate investing are. 

Find a side hustle, tighten the belts, do anything you can to build up the savings. 

With a little bit of investing, rentals and knowledge under my belt I may be able to do something with the surrounding houses one day but how can I make the land pay for itself?

If you are relatively new, starting in non-performing notes is best tackled later after you understand the security (dozens of real estate deals under your belt) and buying performing notes and later foreclosing on those that stop paying.

I’m based in Franklin, MA, and I’m looking to connect with investors interested in opportunities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, particularly from RT90 to Cape Cod and areas outside Boston’s 128 belt.