I will be doing a pretty large renovation in one of the units, and mostly cosmetic reno in another unit, so i'm wondering what the best way to go about dealing with any potential lead issues in this case.

So, I had another company out to give me a quote bc they said they could get to work right away.

That's just my thoughts, I hope this helped and gets you thinking!

He was too afraid to go over and get her name and number and knew I was a closer so he asked me to get it for him.  

So spending the additional money to convert a property in my area is never worth it.I mention this, because if you goal is higher returns on your investment, I would make sure the financials actually align before you even begin to get to the technical components.

Was the tenant desperate to get any tenant in? 

It's also an opportunity to get to know each other, identify maintenance needs, or answer questions.

When I was wholesaling, the hardest thing to do was to find reliable contractors who could get the job done and not leave the house a total mess. 

You will need a minimum of a 3/4 ton truck to pull them , I would get a dump trailer dual axel  12,000 lb capable of moving the equipment , also used for hauling . you will need DOT numbers on the truck since you are over 10,000 lbs combined gross vehicle weight , and a DOT physical for the driver .

in addition not every investor wants to get into the lodging business.