I just wired mine to power without a switch so it is fully automated.

Establish a relationship with them and they will be a great asset in your search.The mailman tip is solid gold, Douglas.

Satin nickel has been the way to go though black and gold are creeping their way in. 

I had been talking to her about her rental property in the previous month, as her property was a lot like mine.  

Lucky me, I found a great opportunity from a colleague of mine who I attended MBA school with.

Please Google the  Hawaii DCCA (Landlord Tenant Handbook) which may be useful (note: can't post links on BP reply's)A friend of mine is a local Property Manager on Oahu who does this for a living, if you need some guidance, I am sure he can help you. 

Real estate in Ohio now is like the gold rush in the old days so much money to be made

I've lived in mine through much larger projects and it was well worth it. 

Booming and diverse: tech, mining, oil refineries, ski industry, universities, hospitals, and low taxes.

That being said, I went and got mine AFTER investing for a few years.