However, since I’ve only lived in New York, I’m still unfamiliar with the area and trying to learn more about it.I’m currently looking for 3-4 unit properties, but I’m also interested in duplexes if I can find a good price in a safe neighborhood.I appreciate your advice on property management companies.

We do attempt to notify the owner before we make the decision and give them the opportunity to give input but keeping the property and tenant safe, and following the Tenant Landlord Laws are more important than getting permission. 

We are a direct lender and provide funding solutions for private money investors and conventional home loans.

You can also leave out some bulk hotel toothbrush/toothpastes, make up removers, earplugs, sleeping masks, etc. if you really want to step up a "In Case You Forgot" basket.You can keep a closet with extra of things that has a lock on it and if someone is irrate because they don't have enough pods, you can at least have a back up solution for them if you choose too. 

Since unless there is non payment an eviction will be tough, either way I want them both out  IF you really want them out - which I think is the right solution - then you will lose some money, it's just inevitable.

That's the only solution and it doesn't require fifteen paragraphs to explain or justify.

Spending on expensive upgrades is not the answer to improve your tenant base in this type of area.Keep the homes habitable, clean, and safe. 

It's not a perfect solution, but for us, we don't change the availability of a unit until we have a signed contract.

I'm reaching out to other plumbers to be safe, but are those supplies mine to use now for the next plumber?

Quote from @An Lan: I am not a professional real estate investor, I just invest in houses as a safe asset and do not choose to rent them out.