Are they quoting aluminum or stainless steel.

If you think there are short-cuts to building wealth, you're going to be disappointed.

You cut a check, and wait for the return. 

Breaking tiles, delivering tools and materials, and even taking out a Steel Tub I did all I could to bring value in every way I had the ability to.

The toughest part about the renovation is going to be cutting out 500-ish LF of concrete to install underground plumbing in the new units.

But this is not where you cut corners, particularly if you are in a state where the landlord-tenant laws favor the tenant. 

In other words, why not just do it myself and cut out the middleman - which is you -?

I would second Suzanne's reply and add that if your property manager is being really stubborn about it maybe you can work something out with them and they get to take a cut like they normally do out of the gross rent (something like 8-10%).

I was wondering has anyone ever used M Steele Investments before.

I have not decided when my time will end, so 65 may be middle-aged for me.Don't cut yourself short.