Not to paint with a broad brush but many contractors are criminals so it shouldn't be a surprise.

@Russell Brazil, your comments make a lot of sense and seems to paint the plight of both sides in a fair manner. 

paint ball places I have gone to needed a very sizable investment in the guns and clothing to rent to those playing paint ball. 

Within the last two months I did what I thought was making my home “renter proof” got rid of carpet, added new appliances, repaired and painted walls, fixed up the landscaping for some visual appeal.

.): $10KAfter Rehab Value: $230KWalk-in Equity: $44K (19%)Scope of Work:  Fence, Kitchen-Bathroom complete gut out, new heaters, lighting, interior and exterior paint, floor, windows, door, fence, other handyman fixes, appliances.Congrats to partner @Pradeep Tiwari, Anup ShahThanks to @Timothy Tooker  @Richard Rolle for helping us build the acquisition scienceHere are the pictures:Before:AfterTacoma, Pierce County, THurston County, Puyallup, Seattle, King County

He kept telling me, "All it needs is paint!"  

., the lease and any other accompanying documents, such as Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint) but it is so worth it.

If I own a multifamily home that was built before 1978, is it required that the property is tested for lead based paint?  

Price on kitchen and bath will vary a lot based on the type of finishes you have, however $25k will be a ballpark price especially if it's a rental unit.This is how the cost breaks down for us:$5,500 white shaker cabinets$3,200 granite$1,300 kitchen installation$3000 appliances$5,000 plumber + electrician$5,000 brand new bathroom including new flooring, tub and vanity, toilet, faucets, paint.$2,000 demo, permit fee and miscellaneous items.This is just a quick run down and like I said price will vary if you want to gut the whole place because at that point you have to add insulation etc.Hope this is helpful. 

Then bring in extra hands to paint and do flooring.