Assuming the Exterior is completely dried in, the next steps to finish the project would be:Drywall or Wall Finish - a Cabin in Montana might prefer a Wood Finish instead of the Drywall we typically use in Arizona - Possibly a combination of both; I suspect Drywall would be least expensive but maybe not as Aesthetically correct.Assume an inspection is required to confirm proper Nailing of Wallboard prior to next steps - Make sure Wiring and Plumbing passed inspection prior to installing Wallboard.Tape, Texture, and Paint - If Drywall is used, not required for a Wood Wall Finish, but Wood might need to be Stained and Sealed.Flooring - Carpet, Tile, WoodMillwork - Cabinets and CountertopsElectrical Trim - Includes installation of Electrical Outlets, Switches, and Light Fixtures. 

That being said, would the properties be more valuable if I left the first floor in the same layout and add a half bath to the dining room, or would it make more sense to move the kitchen cabinets and appliances into the dining room since there'd still be room for a table and make a laundry room and half bath out of the kitchen area? 

Worker supposed to show up - Doesn't Show - Call/Text GC - No Answer - No Answer - Finally Answers - Insert ExcuseOn my project he was only working on the cabinets, for the other two, he did a majority of the work.

I’ll post a picture of a slab that cost $500 and $1100 to cut - this was enough for a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.Same $500 slab in another kitchen:Also, as you can see, for rentals, I’m a fan of darker colored cabinets. 

@Joseph Konney: The upper unit the guy I bought it from had started the work already, so there was little to do  besides paint and finish bathroom floor paint and light fixtures and same with Kitchen and 1 cabinet and I repainted because the color he had was awful.

By the time I was done, my cost for replacing the tub, installing a new faucet, replacing the bathroom sink and faucet because we had to take the bathroom sink cabinet out to replace the tile floor, to tile, install imitation granite, plaster and paind cost my $5,000.

Do you have any existing fire extinguishers or empty fire extinguisher cabinets with missing fire extinguishers if you do then definitely they will need  to be recharged re-certified or replaced .I own a fire extinguisher service company in Broward and I can tell you I've seen apartments  plex's both with and without fire extgs even though the state code may require them enforcement vary's from city to city fire and inspector has discretion. 

I also have wholesale accounts set-up for cabinets and the like so we save money that way as well.  

If you are talking about apartments that are bigger than an efficiency or a studio, I think tenants expect a kitchen big enough to fit normal size appliances and adequate cabinet space. 

When we were finally able to start renovations, COVID hit and our cabinets got delayed over a month, so we are still renovating (8 months later).It's been a hassle, but we learned so much and has been a great way to live without a housing payment so that we can save for the next investment.