Since then he fully renovated the kitchen adding all new stainless appliances, quarts counter tops, new cabinets and recessed lighting.

The house is quite livable, but needs work like an eventual new roof, changing the kitchen floor from carpet to tile (Yes, carpet.

Opened up the floor layout, updated bathroom, kitchen and all fixtures.What was the outcome?

For example, if you were having him quote a kitchen remodel, he might quote higher end material/finishes (i.e. custom cabinets) if he knew it was going to be for your personal residence, and lower end materials finishes (builder grade cabinets) if he knew it was just going to be for a rental so he could save you some money.

It pointing into the common areas, which is defined in the lease (kitchen, living rooms, hallways, garage), I stated in the lease the use of security camera's in common areas (it's pointed towards kitchen, living room, which includes the front and back doors, I have one in the garage) and it's stated they are for the use in case of theft or damage to property. 

Lay that on them and you might end up with a kitchen full of broken tiles, courtesy of vengeful tenants who think they've lost their security deposit anyway.

We are taking out 1/2 of a wall between dining and kitchen to open it up.

Last tenant threw a radio out the kitchen window (with the window closed) and there is glass over a pretty wide section of lawn.  

In addition to that, generally speaking, and without seeing pix, you get the best bang for your buck with kitchen and bath reno's.  

Hey Guys,I am flipping a house in Dallas and need to redo the kitchen.