Thank you.Are you saying remove all the shelves/cabinets to free up that entire spot on the wall? 

Tenant worthy cabinets are not cheap.

We also saw a ton of other problems (bad roof job, cabinets not attached to...anything, missing plumbing). 

We went in and install the garage door opener, refinished all the cabinets, and paint and furnished the property completely.

I purchased the kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, quartz countertops, sinks, tiles $7651.

(The kitchen cabinet above the fridge area looks very low. 

In the process of revamping the kitchen (keep the cabinets but whitewash them, I do not like the current ubiquitous NYC "yellow" wood tone, also new backsplash, new stainless steel fridge, I may keep the current stove even though it is not stainless steel as it is fairly new and nice w vent, I may keep current countertops or replace w white granite as they are small in area) buy new toilet, the current is old and small, but the rest of the bathroom is nice!

All states give the Contr pretty serious lien rights for this very reason...Sometimes a Contr. will request a small amount up front for materials, and I think that is ok in some cases where the materials are a huge number (like cabinets), but if an established Contr does not have enough money in reserve to pay for some materials, then you do not want him working for you.

I tape the plan on the inside of a kitchen cabinet door so it is easy for them to find at any time. 

The property has 4 separate entrances and essentially 3 separate living spaces with relatively minimal work required; couple inside doors, add cabinets, sink and stove to complete a mother in-law.