First Duplex Purchase and Renovation

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Hello!

I have just purchased my first Duplex in the Milwaukee area and I will be living in the upper unit while renting out the already occupied bottom unit. The upper unit needs some renovating before I move in which include the following:

Flooring (carpet, vinyl, linoleum?)

Paint

Toilet

Light fixtures (ceiling fan?)

Kitchen cabinets and countertops

A few door replacements

A 2nd level patio railing replacement

I am planning to live in the unit for about a year, and then rent it out, so I would like to get it “tenant ready” before I move in.

I am wondering if anyone has any input or advice about which of these renovations I can do myself, and which are better left to the professionals (prices I should expect to pay in materials and labor to have these items done).

I am also open to advice about how to find good contractors to do some of this work.

Thank you!