How to maximize $200k

[Daniel Michael Phelps]

I've done some investing in Southern CA a few years back, and I'm looking to go elsewhere for the next investment since prices here make no sense for investing. I was looking to get some ideas from others how I could maximize $200k - $250k by going out of state. My initial intentions are to acquire (2) properties with the money, but I'm still trying to narrow down a market, or possibly go with a turnkey company. I wanted some insights from others, how they would approach this. Thanks for any suggestions.