I don't want to spend all my capital, but I think I could potentially refinance and get some back.

I already know that I can BRRRR a property (or something similar) and it'll yield a better return but I'm not interested in spending the time.

i think you can be successful if you are willing to do what you alluded to, which is spend time in person in your chosen market. 

@Trace P. again, why would the government logically spend YOUR tax dollars paying more than market rent for an S8 tenant?

You spend 500.00 bucks or so for an hour or two from a very good attorney who specializes in foreclosures and have them walk you through it  in person in their office..

It's not only the money you'll lose, it's the time you spend (I figure worth $100 hr) and the mental anguish and stress.

University of Kentucky and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Land Swap: In 2018, the University of Kentucky exchanged 250 acres near its Coldstream Research Campus for control of several important roads in and around campus, contributing to economic development opportunities and improved urban planning. 

If she is getting close enough to thinking that there will be an income disparity, she will stop at nothing to compel my husband to provide income documentation.All finances are joint except for the rental, which I keep rents for in a separate checking account and track spending for.

A lot of people spend their time doing this, but it's not a good use of time because it can not teach you anything relevant without seeing each one in person.

Don't spend 20k+ rewiring a whole house that is insanely expensive.