I’m not big on providing THEORETICAL information, so I’ll list the methods I’ve personally used to obtain capital appreciation and wealth building from buying notes, in addition to just collecting the interest. 1.

Hi everyone, I am currently a 19 year old sophomore in college and I recently was given the opportunity to invest $200K into real estate if, I can find a method to invest and do the work to make a deal(s) happen with a bit of help along the way.

By nature of his work, he knew who did good jobs and bad jobs - he was there inspecting homes and saw who did what.I have retooled this list over time.

I just turned 50, I've worked a great W2 for 26 years in tech sales/mgmt and managed to save $3M across 401k ($2M) and Stocks ($1M). I want out of the W2 world but the golden handcuffs (and 3 teenagers) keep me tether...

Sounds like the BRRRR method could be a could way to go about that if you're open to properties that need some TLC as opposed to ones that are turnkey. 

@Gabriel DentHouse hacking is a method to build wealth through mortgage payments, using FHA or low-down-payment loans.

Welcome to BP - you've definitely come to the right place - I'd recommend some of the books in the BP bookstore for next steps - particularly the BRRRR Method book by David Greene which is great and might be perfect for your situation

Per https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/61839/MNOI...Fair return defined Kenneth Barr method (MNOI) which the Courts have agreed with:“as the price controls are not confiscatory; i.e, they do not deprive investorsof a fair return on their investment.”  

HOA and insurance costs as low as possible.Can you suggest a few good cities in the FL with lower vacancy rates and close to nature/activities?

The two simple methods are 1- Direct Mail2- MLSFrom there 3- warm call all of the homes for rent.