You could even use the oven for storage (not joking) if cabinet space is at a premium.Knute

We improved the kitchen, just by painting cabinets, adding hardware, adding a range-hood that matched the stove, painted the door and did some yard work. 

Did you design and pick out all fixtures/finishes/cabinets/tile work?

And since we are learning about construction, being able to go after work and measure cabinets for the 4th time, or compare the tile to the grout, or pick up supplies so your expensive contractor doesn't have to waste his time picking out paint colors, flooring, appliance etc... are all things that are easier to do in person.If you have a lot of experience flipping houses, or working construction,  then yes go for it, you can be successful as a long distance landlord. 

Along with that already have a few places in mind I would get flooring,cabinets from etc.

She shares everything with me, kitchen, kitchen appliance, eg plates, cups, forks, knifes, pot, cabinet.

So we upgraded the living room carpets & then redid the kitchen with my daughters old cabinets & immediately got $775/month.we inherited two older women who paid $425/month so we got them a new stove that worked, a new gas dryer that actually worked & then because of their high heating bills we upgraded the furnace, threw in a couple of gallons of paint so they could paint the kitchen & bathroom. 

Keep us in mind for your cabinet orders.

You would probably not need an architect if you are just swapping cabinets, tile, floors, etc.

Do I have to have a complete construction document from architect to get a reasonable estimate of the materials+ construction cost (minus appliances, cabinets)?