He installed new windows in every unit without permits and he puts a trash bin in the street without a permit.

Give the tenant keys A and B, but keep key C to yourself.Another option for the mechanical locks is to install the kind where you can swap just the cylinder from the front with a special key. 

Upon my visit, I know the house needs wall repainting, replacing bathroom tiles, installing 3 doors, and renewing kitchen sinks.I am very inexperienced when it comes to these fixes and def want to avoid all of that work myself. 1.

Hanging cabinets, installing countertops and sinks don't need a permit.

and finally If your roof does not have drip edge or ice guard on it will they they pay to have it installed on your new roof?

I know it may come out to the same amount of material costs since it is averaged about $3 sqft in my area, but I would assume labor would be much cheaper since it is installed similar to the way laminate flooring would be.On another note, should this be a material I consider when I start to build my portfolio of rental properties?

Walk in shower, small vanity and toilet, drywall installation, plumbing and electrical, cost effective materials.Are we bring unrealistic in assuming we can get this done for $15k if we did some items like tiling and flooring ourselves?

@Fernando Ramirez you need to ask the city what is required for all approvals and time frame, if you have to install curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting, any specific street design requirements, DOT requirements or permits, DWQ requirements or permits, permit fees, proffers, water/sewer tap fees and process, bonding requirements, inspections and CO process.

Am having hybrid electric water heaters installed for each unit so the hot water cost will now the tenants responsibility.

Think your PM company is screwing you for carpet install?