For example I had my GC purchase paint, countertops, and flooring using his connections who worked at those locations to get a discount.

When I did section 8 and had similar issues, we would buy a $15 floor lamp from Walmart and have installed prior to section 8 inspection. 

It ended up costing us $50,000 in additional expenses across 25 windows because once we changed the windows, we had to bring the framing around the windows up to 2023 code - which required removing the already installed windows and reframing each window down to how the studs were strapped with metal straps down at the floor.  

It may be a gas furnace that has a flame in the basement and that heat eventually rises through the ducts to the 2nd floor.

LIKE in SC the thought of not having a 3% BAC just about floors the agents there.and listing less than 6% same..

Full new paint, new flooring (vinyl plank vs carpet), new cabinets, countertops, fixtures, sinks, tubs, lighting, basic rental grade appliances, etc.

It is located in the fort myers area.3 bedrooms2 bathroomsRecently remodeled, new A/C, new floor, new electrical, new bathrooms and kitchen.

Yea I have spent many yrs in analysis paralysis looking for that right brrr 70 cents on the dollar etc and just decided to go brand new on my own raw dirt and build a floor plan that I like.

(on things like flooring, cabinets, remodels, siding etc) I want to hear thoughts on going as cheap as possible, making the house look "high end" (possibly attracting higher end renters and charging more) or somewhere in the middle?

As for the permanent upgrades, can the LLC cover and write off items that are considered a repair or upgrade, like painting and flooring, or new AC or hot tub?