The way I view Michigan in a macro sense is (a Rabbit jumping over a Mitten made up of):D-Town proper-- Dangerous are with fixup areas inside the border.

However, that could change because we're looking at going beyond the border.

For some perspective, I have owned 4 plex's in Lansing, IL,  a south suburb of Chicago that borders Indiana.  

In my opinion, NO.The purpose of the insurance policy is a safety net and protection for those who are beneficiaries.If the need for money is this great, the investment consideration is far too risky and you are gambling with your future and the future of the benefaciaries.

@Minu LalDo a search of the forums here and, more importantly, find yourself an account experienced with cross-border business.LLCs do not exist in Canada, so you would not be setting one up here.  

And hoping for appreciation is a gamble.

I don't gamble and won't invest in something I do not know anything about.

Even then I recommend buying in state or bordering state that is within 2 hours away (so you could drive there if you had to)  I have a portfolio of rentals in Dayton OH and have had mixed results. 

However, each person's situation is different so best to consult with an experienced cross border tax and/or legal specialist.  

the main difference is hiring a contractor from afar can be something that is very hard to do bordering on a nightmare scenario...