In the one house that I still have some existing, it's only on an overhead light circuit with no insulation around it, and I minimize the load on the circuit by using only low voltage LED lights. 

If you buy something too nice that is also light and compact then a guest may help themselves to it.

Anyone familiar with this that can help shed light, it's appreciated.

The markets you mentioned in your initial post in this thread are great markets, but they're all heavy on appreciation and light on cash flow.

However, even though every house, market, and buyer may be different, these few design elements work literally anywhere.If you have double sinks, use double mirrors and a vanity light above each mirror!

Plenty of people invest remotely, and as long as you have modest expectations (not chasing the highest possible yield), and are using light leverage, and don't get suckered into buying in a part of town that you wouldn't feel comfortable visiting in broad daylight, plenty of people do this and do... fine.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, be strong... and then maybe call your local councilperson to tell them about the horrible situation you're in.

I've been doing some light reading, and it sounds like refinancing that property and using the proceeds to reinvest elsewhere might be a better option. 

Also a lot of changing light bulbs.  

That way you and the owner are in agreement and you have been green-lighted to go ahead and run your business.