I had one that had kitchen cabinets on the other side of the wall.

The day I was born.I recommend checking on top of kitchen cabinets in every home you buy and after every tenant vacates a property.

He had a little dog that would relieve himself in the house, and the kitchen looked like a dozen science projects gone horribly wrong.

Bassically the toilet and bathtub are not draining at all and the kitchen sinks are draining slower than normal.

Can anyone recommend a line of prefabricated cabinets that are durable, look good etc.We want a nice kitchen for a rehab but don't want to spend the money of custom cabinets.Thanks

I would want the tenant out so I could get the rodent problem under control and get a full scope of the termite damage.That is what I would be concerned with as well as your re-tenant and lost rent costs until you rent the unit out again.Since you own a duplex they have shared walls.You have to make sure the other tenant is clean or the pest control service will make ZERO DIFFERENCE.The reason is even if you put poison down but food is available the pest will leave the poison and eat the food.You have to close off all exterior gaps of the building,keep tree branches away from critters getting in,keep trash in trash cans and away from the building for pick up,clean unit top to bottom,pull out stove and fridge in kitchen and degrease and sanitize.After years of recycling tenants you would not believe what builds up back there that attracts and breeds pests.Good Luck

Above and beyond those major issues, the kitchen is in good shape, just need to replace the countertops, a few cabinet doors and appliances.

Tore out the whole kitchen and bathroom.

It really has become standard practice for me to change every single water valve as part of the rehab, including the main shut-off, the laundry valves, both bathrooms, the kitchen sink, and even the icemaker valve.

Food is my life and passion, I've been a Chef on a yacht and worked in several kitchens/bars abroad.