I am looking to renovate the kitchen in one of my rentals in Royal Oak, MI.

I have purchased a property in Kitchener, Ontario.

It needs light rehab, but all new plumbing, kitchens and baths.

Recently, bought a house in Auction that have everything still there, clothes, furniture, shoes, photos on wall and dressers, food in kitchen, vacuums, and all personal items.

I've got all sorts of off the wall skills (wood working, tile, welding, auto repair, computer/network, electrical, ...etc), which I know is going to be my greatest strength while also causing me to struggle with hiring help.My wife and I bought for 160 in north Austin, and sold for 260 after doing some serious bathroom/bedroom/kitchen remodels.  

I spent 8 days on my hands and knees scrubbing cove base with a toothbrush and caked-on soap scum from the tub, scrubbing and painting walls, and taking 11 passes to the kitchen floor with a mop to strip/seal/polish it etc. to deliver a pristine perfect unit to these people.  

Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher and appliances.  

The house itself is solid,  and needs upgrades to the kitchen and two bathrooms,  which we expected. 

5) When a kitchen needs new appliances, does most GC's include replacing those in their bid?

I also tend to go to local plumbing supply houses (for better quality items) if I am doing plumbing work, Electrical supply house if I have to do electrical work, or lumber yard for better quality products.I will use online or local cabinet supply shops, have never used HD or Lowes for kitchens.