I've started my journey in the expensive Seattle market and found house hacking a duplex gave me a tremendous boost as my first property.The top 10 advantages that played out quite well:1.

Make sure you have the right resources before diving into out-of-state investing, since you won't be able to monitor your rentals in person.

This may feel expensive right now but in the long run you will be glad you did.

I'd suggest it's personal finance for the next 12-18 months to put yourself in the position to do this the right way. 

Utilites should be left on to avoid freezing pipes. 

Any balance left over take her to small claims court so when she inherits you get paid.

That’s where understanding Airbnb and VRBO, etc… are not facilitating a legal lease agreement so you as the owner have the right to cancel.

In my (admittedly biased) opinion it's the most interest market right now that allows for both cash flow and appreciation.I also self manage but I would not recommend that for someone starting out unless you simply plucked something from the MLS that already has a tenant in place.

The biggest drawback I am having is calculating cost for repairs & finding a reputable contractor for a fair price - I know nothing about renovations right now.  

@Mayuresh Kshirsagar Detroit is one of the best markets in the Midwest right now!