I have applied, scheduled to have the lead investigation for hazards soon. 

From what I've been reading, it sounds like this is the time to change to copper piping but it sounds like it will cost a lot and take some time to complete.

New to real estate investment.

Love seller finance.How much to fix it up?

If you're going to do this you need to do it with intention.

Those might make good rentals...but also there can be extra costs...see if they are in PIDs/PUDs or MUDs that add significant cost to the monthly payment...maybe $100-$200 extra a month.Also $2500 sounds high on rent to me for 1800sqft....I would think more like around $2000/month, but haven't looked in that area lately.I do like Forney....one issue is I don't think there are good demand drivers there. 

I understand the cost of having to separate meters and purchasing additional water heaters and such will be hefty.

I always believe the best place to invest is where you have the most significant advantages.  

I grew up in England, UK I struggled to find a profitable market and working a 9-5 job, the hassle of living on payslip to payslip had inevitably led me to venture outside the country.

I have a constant flow of opportunities in the Worcester County/ Middlesex area and am interested to hear where people are looking to invest.