I would not renew their lease then find someone who can pay their rent on time and will obey your rules.  

I’ve looked at BeyondPricing and PriceLabs trials and really don’t like to rates they provide.  

I find that most of the time, paying points up front isn't worth it in the end.

Contractors, unless you have a working relationship with them, normally do not want you bouncing ideas off them.Understand what their hourly rate is, have a discussion with them that you are okay with paying them an hourly rate if they walk the property with you and provide you a scope of work along with an explanation of what you can/can't get away with in regards to improvements.ask them if you go with them, if they can credit you the amount that you paid.Once you develop a working relationship with a few contractors, you can bounce ideas off them and expect quality responses.I do not invest in New York.Best of luck. 

Before buying or renting in an unfamiliar neighborhood, you should check the following two sites: SpotCrime, AreaVibes,These sites provide valuable information, including Livability Scores, which cover aspects such as crime rates, employment, health, housing, schools, shopping, and more.well, anything can happen anywhere.

My name is Marc and I am just starting my journey of finding creative ways to invest and make profit from my real estate knowledge.

You will find that as you add to your portfolio, they get easier to add. 

Plus, if the property is in a desirable location, you may have little trouble finding tenants.However, there are potential cons to be mindful of.

You can easily do this on a spreadsheet and it will take less time to track than it would to find and learn a new software.

The market between the 2 locations & resident class (Especially if you plan to self mange or find a PM company), Your future goals and the costs associated with moving and transferring to a new hospital.