I am scared at the same time as where I go for help, I sense scam and rip off.

(EDIT: Just saw the 2x4 supports in the picture so probably not trussed) Good decision ripping it down to the studs -- a lot of people would have tried to save some drywall here, some plumbing there, etc.

Just got done ripping out the kitchen, and the floors are half gone.

You got ripped off and don't want to let it go.

They kind of give up expecting professionalism, same day call backs, transparent booking, thorough tenant screening, fast and economical repairs, etc. and just hope for someone that doesn't rip them off.

I've taken from $1k-4k home, but I know some guys who really try to rip it up and make over 10k even if their end buyer's margin isn't good.

He said its better to rip it out because of all the maintenance issues.

A newly acquired duplex on one side it's a 2/1 (or technically a 1/1 with a den as the den doesn't have a closet) I have a kitchen area - fairly standard - all along one wall, the wall being 11' 2" long and all the cabinets and appliances need to be on that wall.Currently it's a blank wall, as everything was ripped out by previous owner before foreclosure.I am trying to get some input on the design and layout, not so much "which is better?"

I promptly began ripping out carpet, trim, old kitchen cabinets etc.

Also will likely have to rip out all the sheetrock in the affected areas and treat all the framing to kill the smoke smell.