If you're aware of a recording device and elect to speak anyway, is that tacit consent?

It helps keep the tenants and property safe as well as allows the PM/Owner to be as proactive as possible to catch any issues.

The inspectors generally just want the unit to be safe, and meet health codes - stuff most landlords are doing anyways.I would recommend leveraging a good property management company who is clear on how to work with the housing agencies.   

I'd rather be safe than sorry.

If you like the location long term appreciation-wise, and think you may be able to raise rents and create cash flow in the near future, and aren't concerned with cash on cash return/ the opportunity cost of having money tied up in these properties as opposed to putting it to work elsewhere... maybe your main goal is just a safe place to park your money... then you might consider keeping them or even putting more money into them so that they cash flow (refinance with more down).

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

Third step is a licensed deleader will take that report and make the unit 'lead safe', we don't make them lead free in MA.

If you haven't put the best possible,  experienced people around you, I might suggest getting involved with your local real estate investment groups...many of these people will have experience and contacts that could help walk you through the steps required to make this project safe and profitable or to show you why it might be something to walk away from. 

If you don't want to occupy, there are other options that look at the income potential of the property and do NOT factor in your income, employment history or DTI but you'll have a significantly higher minimum down payment - plan on 20% to be safe.

If those numbers work, you should be safe.