Here is 3 scenarios: conservatively projected low/medium/ and scenario 3 is actual recent net returns  (unlikely repeatable right now) I'm looking for alternative ideas to deploy $150-200k down payment on a much larger investment than a 1br house, so I can play the appreciation game as well as the income game.

Is this a bad idea? 

I have been recently playing with the idea of purchasing a second home/vacation home near the mountains and have really gravitated towards CDA and other IDAHO areas.

We also visited their office in Jacksonville, inspected completed SFHs in Ocala, and visited future sites and homes under construction in Jacksonville and SW Florida.  

I would also give this podcast a listen to give you some ideas from somebody who was in your shoes 10 years ago.Financial Freedom in 10 Years and $200K Cash Flow (biggerpockets.com)

Real estate has historically been a long term play.this idea that someone who otherwise never cared about real estate, can simply dial up a realtor and buy instant 4 digit monthly cashlfow is something born out of YouTube.

I figured if he gave me too much grief, he has a probation officer I could involve. 

@Carlos PtriawanI did recently see a video with US significantly lacking from other major countries as our office vacancy rates are significantly higher than others, and we are one of the only countries who is not permanently back to the office .Which, of course this not only impacts office, but a significant impact on small businesses, especially retail such as restaurants who support these offices.

For these reasons it is almost always a good idea to remove/abandon and replace with modern wiring.

It's always a good idea to regularly reassess your coverage to make sure you're not paying for more than you need.