So scope of work is gut kitchen and replace with new cabinets, countertops, appliances, etc. next section, bathrooms, same thing and so on and on.

You can always contact your county to see the requirements on when to pull a permit, but I have never heard of anyone needing one to paint walls, install flooring, or replace cabinets and such.Peace of advice; build your business to operate so your not the owner and operator.

@James Triano Sorry it took me so long-Kitchen cabinets- PPG Juniper BerryKitchen walls- PPG ParrafinLiving Room walls- PPG Ashen (I don't love this color, but didn't want to repaint)Claw foot bathroom - PPG SharkskinClaw foot bathroom floor -atlas concorde bianco winter 24x24Claw foot bathroom wet wall - tile shop marble subway tileBaby's Bedroom - PPG Ostrich FeatherLaundry room - PPG dark ashEverywhere else - PPG Vagabond (my favorite neutral warm gray - looks good in every room)Exterior trim - PPG Seaweed wrapExterior siding- PPG nevergreenExterior Doors - PPG LicoriceLet me know if I forgot anything!

•All appliances, kitchen cabinets, furnaces, water heaters are all in great shape and modern.

I need to check for mold and remediate if necessary, and likely have the cabinet under the sink replaced. 

Garbage disposals ElectronIcs like under cabInet radIos Anything fragile or of high value .

I'm not doing any cabinets or countertops at this juncture, I will be painting cabinets in some units and replacing hardware, making paint uniform in color, and flooring uniform in material throughout the units so they simply flow and show better, minimal fixture and covers/plates work.

I haven't gone all the way to granite countertops but do get high quality cabinets.

I am thinking: Kitchen: granite counters, clean or paint cabinets, new flooring, new fixturesBathrooms: new fixtures, new flooring Living/dining rooms: new laminate wood flooringBedrooms: new carpetingPaint throughoutWould I be putting too much into the unit so that I won’t get my money out when I sell it?

The EXPECTED...costs of these updates...kitchen...cabinets, new appliances, lighting........electrical .....bathrooms, plumbing, fixtures, flooring, paint, HVAC, water heater, window replacement.