I will still go through the entire eviction process the following week to make sure that it is taken care of, but who will come and get her personal belongings if she is in jail?

There is no guarantee someone will take care of newly refinished flooring. 

I am joining this community to hopefully get some tips and support So that I can start purchasing out of state properplease with confidence.

This is a quick walk through the home to make sure the tenant is taking care of the property.

In light of your circumstances, take into account the following real estate investing strategies:Fix and Flip, Buy and Hold, and BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat)Always keep in mind that careful preparation, thorough research, and modifying your approach to suit your risk tolerance and financial objectives are the keys to successful real estate investment.

And if you really cared about increasing the cash flow, you could furnish it and rent as a medium-term rental.

The business may still be viable for investors as there continues to be a need for temporary housing solutions for healthcare workers and other essential personnel.

Any tips on how and where to start educating myself better?  

Since we are investing out of state, does anyone have any tips on how to do this without it being too risky? 

Quote from @Denita Isaac: Quote from @Matthew Masoud: Be careful to avoid the D class areas of Dayton.