If its "expensive", you would want to have control over making sure it wasn't damaged or lost or you wouldn't consent to it being removed at all.

I know from experience that things will ALWAYS COME UP IN RENOVATIONS and it can honestly be hard to agree on the allocated time for some of these changes)- Plus many more items - it's easy to get out of control with contracts. 

I only see one person giving you the correct advice.Your focus should be on paying off the debt, controlling your finances, and building your credit.

Maintain control of your rental.

She mentioned they would like to have their own website where they have full control and can list all their properties available and potentially have them booked through this site to avoid fees associated with other platforms such as airbnb.

Once the debt is under control, you'll be in a better position to purchase another rental or explore Airbnb.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Most Turnkey providers only do the bare minimum to maximize their own returns, which can lead to issues down the road.With Value Add properties, you control the rehab process.

It’s your deal—don’t let anyone else control it!

The budget brings freedom and also helps to control impulse buying. 

I did a local renovation where I was onsite at least once a week and I went over budget by more than $50,000 but because California properties appreciate or at least hold their value.If you can find a way to invest in the LA area or within driving distance you have a lot more control than buying 2000 miles away and doing a renovation from far away.