(even if ROI is a abused term, allow it to exist for this post)http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/934-E-Schiller-St-Philadelphia-PA-19134/10334768_zpid/or i can invest a little over 12k in a transport service in an industry that im extremely familiar with.

The point is that housing should be 1/3 of income because the other 2/3 of your income is needed for utilities, phone, transportation, food, clothing, entertainment and other expenses. 

Is it near public transportation that can take you to the attractions?

Why not just mod the plans to fit standard low cost home depot cabinets--and make sure they can deliver the amount you need.If you take 100% delivery up front you will need to store them, insure them and possibly guard them, as well as load and transport them--so that figures into the cost also.Doing it Just in Time, may leave you with delays, despite promises to the contrary, so figure that into the cost also.Knockdowns (You Assemble) might store in a few 18 wheel trailers, but beware of moisture and humidity (flake board and plywood).You will need an inventory system for cabinets in and cabinets out if you store them--that's a lot of cabinets.Good Luck!

There is street parking, however, we recommend carpooling or taking public transportation/Uber when possible.⭐️ Sponsorship opportunities are available!

Things to think about are jobs, schools, crimes, entertainment, metro/transportation, quality/cost of living, taxes, and communities.

Welcome to CT real estate investing @Cory Gardner Meriden could be a great place for a new investor as prices are little lower than other areas of the state and there is a lot of long term potential with the downtown/transportation redevelopment that are in the works.

Public transportation appears to be average, buses including 3 new service lines the city started last year.

New hospital, homes, stores, infrastructure and as you pointed out transportation. 

I too am interested in Montclair, I believe that area has a lot of potential and its not too far from a few transportation hubs.