When we converted a century home into a five-plex, we used a small shop for the kitchens.

For duplexes and basement apartments, we purchased basic particle board/veneer units directly from the manufacturer. We even picked up Masonite Brand doors at the factory loading dock. How 20th Century is that!

In eastern Canada, Costco works with mid-range cabinet cos. Probably because they can handle the volume. No bargains there.

Will this be your home?

JDS - no, we won't be living there.

I used some of the in-stock cabinets from one of the big box stores. Try to use standard sizes, and buy a few extra doors. I find that no matter how well you screen tenants cabinet doors and drawer fronts just don't last as long as they should in rental property. Standard sizes plus a few extra door and drawer fronts can save thousands in the long run.

You should probably ask in the Kitchen forums.

We did a duplex last year that we use as a rental property. We priced out at Lowe's but ended up with a local shop. The quality was better.