As you assist her with her retirement planning, pay attention to escalating health care cost when she is immobile or has Long Term Care needs. 

We've seen lots of investors achieve FIRE in Metro Detroit, hence the name ;)Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1500ROI: 10-14%Cash flow: $250-$350/doorAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C+, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare, Auto, mortgage, Amazon fulfillment, and more jobs.The bad reputation comes from OOS investors wanting $20k D market properties.

I'm currently a full-time management consultant working in the healthcare arena.I recently decided to settle down both relationship wise and with buying a home.  

Welcome to BP, you'll find the resources necessary to aid your business. 

You should have already had things lined up to get rolling once you closed, but if I were you, I'd find a PM immediately and have them aid you in getting your rental ready. 8-10% management fee is typical for most areas.

Health Care IS NOT A RIGHT!

I've been against this band aid fix since the very beginning.

Download google sketchup, which is a free, 3D CAD (computer aided design) tool.

Interest rates up, housing starts down, inventory holds or decreases.Then apply local demographics, industry, retail, transportation avenues, educational institutions, hospitals/health care, quality of life assessments and recreation.

Your tenant would probably qualify for legal aid.