Therefore, buy a fixer upper, repair it and rent it.

What jobs are available as an entry level?

@Alec Weissgerber It really depends on a lot of things: age, income/career, investment horizon, skill set, lifestyle goals, interest level and qualifications in starting an REI business, what form the inheritance is in currently (unlikely that it’s sitting in cash), etc. etc. etc... she should have a certified financial planner look at the whole picture and offer sound advice.

Bringing the property to appraisal-worth level is probably the best course of action. 

But there is a lot to consider of course, Brandon Turner sums it up very well in this video: https://youtu.be/9Ol2W8SE8b8This is a bit high level, but hope it gives you at least a starting point.

In order to get a higher level of stability, at least starting out, I am looking in the B or C area.

My current effort level in real estate is not yielding the results I would expect. 

It depends on what your comfort level is working with tenants and how much money your working with to buy and rehab. 

Most important thing you should look at with a rental property is your comfort level with the neighborhood & associated tenant base.

I also know a guy in Richmond that has a business called Fixer Upper Coach RVA.