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If you don't have that, head to Windhelm, take a right after entering the main gate, then take a left before you reach the Grey Quarter, two people should be talking about him which will give you the quest. I believe you can also talk to the Kids at the orphanage to get the quest.
Or go to the Abandoned Shack, an isolated house in Hjaalmarch, east of Solitude where Astrid is sitting with 3 prisoners ...
Killing her doesn't do anything, you still need to speak to Aventus, which can be done before or after killing her, but he still needs to be spoken to.
The abandoned shack is locked an cannot be lock-picked.
The door is easily unlocked via console though.
You don't need to wait, you get a note if you do, but it's not required.
I don't know if skipping the first part of the quest could have unintended consequences, but I wouldn't try it. It also makes no sense contextually, as you have no reason to listen to her demand if you just break in.