When working with lead I used proper equipment, HEPA filters with a properly fitted half-face mask, and used excellent hygiene (washing/showering, not eating, not smoking, careful handling and so on) and still became lead poisoned. 

Sixth, you don't have any PM fees that will eat at any income (if you choose to self manage).Good luck!

@Jill F.My wife is not being "paid" nor will I be claiming "management fees" on the Schedule E at year end.

What I did was get s job as at a call center where all they did was outbound sales and you either have to get good or not eat.

You may find that your rents are already a little high because the landlord is eating the cost. 

---As far as me eating the cost if the city billed me, only about 1/2 of the stairs lay upon what could even remotely be considered 'my responsibility'. 

No reason for you to eat that $$ to correct a tenant issue.

I also have reserve account to operate properties vs using flat percentage eat mo for items.

If you buy three cheap ones and a year in you need to do a couple of furnaces and a roof it'll eat up all that cashflow you just made!

There would be common kitchen/eating area, a couple full size bathrooms, and a larger social space, These are examples of creative value adds but not ones appropriate for you.