I'm considering furnishing every room to make the transition easier for tenants and to avoid potential damage during moves, especially considering the property's multiple stairs.However, since I don't yet have access to the property, there are limitations on what I can do.

Given you probably have no standing, banning them from using the machines or (trying) to force them to buy clothes potentially opens you up for a lot of legal risks. 

It's important to thoroughly research the auction process and potential financing options before diving into purchasing the 6 unit building.

Columbus is a vibrant market with potential for both growth and cash flow.

I had some problems with the management company not advertising promotions at all and likely over-screening potential tenants.

Here are some insights into the two cities I know, considering their potential for house hacking, community, lifestyle, and professional growth in real estate:San Antonio, Texas: San Antonio's real estate market is varied and offers a range of property kinds.

It will take almost 6 hours round trip just to drive to the project and that doesn’t include any other driving if going to building supply stores, building dept, lunch, other projects, visiting potential fixers, and etc.

You could offer them 1/2 or whatever ratio you feel is fair given the circumstances and they can write you a check for that amount to walk away.Another thought, if there is a way you can find out where they are moving, a forwarding address etc, I'd reach out to that new LL or owner and explain the situation to them, I have a feeling the tenant didn't disclose that they have an existing lease as a liability in their financials when the applied, and there may be some application fraud etc at play here that the new LL would likely want to know.Think about this from your own point of view, I doubt if you picked up and left one of your subway locations that the the LL would just let you leave.  

Fortunately I did not buy this cabin at peak price so it should remain a solid investment, but it is helpful data for how to look at potential purchases moving forward.

I'm also looking into owner financing or setting up a lease option with current residence once my lease is up, and potentially turn it into my first rental.