I have been voraciously studying and planning and implementing for the past four months and have just completed my first wholesale deal (closes a week from today). 

Usually, your PM might do some light rehab/turnaround to get ready repairs, but in general you would hire a contractor yourself for a medium or bigger sized job. 

For example, they get "x" amount of $ for every door knob they switch, "x" amount to change a light fixture, to lay LVP flooring (per sq ft), to hang a door, etc.

Basically, Id like to know how much teeth does our lease have in light of larger oakland CA tenant law.Any help would be much appreciatedthanks

This is a critical step  - do not take it lightly.

Stay in real estate for 10 to 20 years and you will finally see the light and the wisdom of connecting with a company like this and the advantages will come to light for you. 

I would recommend taking a  look at some of my previous posts which emphasize the action items you as a rental property owner should be implementing that have a far greater impact on asset protection than merely forming an LLC.

Reno consisted of gutting and replacing the kitchen and bathrooms, replacing the floors, light fixtures, HVAC and roof.

Luckily, the brother left at the agreed on time and I was able to being the renovation.Reno consisted of gutting and replacing the kitchen and bathrooms, replacing the floors, light fixtures, HVAC and roof.

The zoning allowed light commercial to multi residential buildings.