The room functioned and it isn't like they couldn't put a trash can in front of it to cover it up. 

They will likely also need to close any access points to satisfy city inspectors that the now capped chimney cannot be used to "vent" anything in the future.You will likely want a demo team that is much cheaper to do the actual demo and haul off, but you need either the mason or an engineer to stipulate how far down they can/should demo, while leaving enough room for the cap to be effective and maintain any structural rigidity into the future to not create more issues.Long story longer, I would call more licensed, insured contractors.  

For context, my business does about 10-12 million a year and is only in year 5 so ton of room to grow still.

The assigned parking spot is nearly 300 feet from the electrical room, so significant conduit/wiring will need to be installed in the garage's ceiling. 

I think that really depends on the draw to the property like does it have good views, close to a lake, room for motorsports. 

There is something to walking into a room where 95% of the folks in that room are interested in MF syndications (5% are lost, in the wrong room).  

Keep your costs small right now and after some time you can cash out refi and get your margins up a little monthly to give you some breathing room or put more money into it later down the road to make it "higher end" and stand out to flip for a profit. :) I'd have your pm company go out and tell you what's NEEDED for them to make it rent ready. 

I'm asking specifically because I am thinking about throwing a treadmill or elliptical machine in the living room if the person wants to exercise a little while they're there.The unit isn't huge (around 1k sq feet) and it will probably look tacky, but I was wondering if other people have found value in providing some simple exercise equipment, even if it seems out of place.

The mortgage alone has to be at least $4 grand a month. 

So, if you can't match whatever is already in the kitchen, then I highly recommend you do kitchen and dining area.