The syndicators handle all of the work and the limited partners (you) are just providing money.

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. 

Any suggestions for how I should handle this?

Thought about giving to management co. to handle , but 20% mark-up of  labor and materials will be a deal breaker and one month rent to pay for placing a tenant. 

@Lucas Carl When you say self-manage, I assume you mean coordinating cleaning/maintenance remotely while continuing to handle guest communication yourself?

The second home belonged to an elderly lady in which the dumpster was dropped off and filled two days later.  

I'll try to send you a message in a little bit.I also belong to two local real estate groups and also know of a Meetup coming up for local investors on January 31st.

Could I have handled the things better: Yes I could.

But sometimes they do and having a way to handle them easily is critical.When I started out, I didn't have much in the way of reserve funds (cash savings).

I am not sure but I think Tristan Pettit handles that stuff as well.