We don’t wanna go through the banking system and have considered getting investors or peer to peer lending but for the amount, is this doable?

Central air, and newer water heater.

Secondly, if there is a larceny (or worse), you want a clear conscience (and no culpability) if you are ever asked by LE or courts whether you changed the locks or not.I know some people on here don't like them, but I have had good results with the Kwikset Smartkey system, which makes this a 30 second job.It's really a small price to pay for great return via goodwill and safety.

In the kitchen I was gonna keep the kitchen cabinets but found water damage, so then I went on the lower end and bought base home depot cabinets that were unfinished.

The system is user friendly on both ends.

Many day labors are getting great pay watering taking care of plants used for medicine and recreational use. 

Do the screening yourself and have the applicant pay you, that is how I do all mine since I do not triust systems tennats use themselves.

Redirecting the hot water heating lines for that old register under the counter was a logistical nightmare but thanks to Pex it was a twist & fit.

This property may have its locks replaced and/or plumbing system winterized.

If your submarket doesn't fully support RUBS I still think it's a good idea to consider lowering rents and implementing it because tenants that are forced to think about their water and electricity usage tend to use less of it.