Keep them ...they look fine and decorate around them

Whether it be just cleaning in between guests or handling everything from listing, decorating, handling the online necessities or finding the perfect Airbnb investment.

Many contractors are used to doing full gut rehab but it's rarely worth the time, money or energy when you can create a similar looking result with some new flooring, tile, paint, fixtures, trim, or decorations.

That said, I do not believe that he is licensed, he will be subcontracting the electrical to a master electrician colleague...I agree that I can do a lot of this stuff myself, the timeline is what makes it tricky, I have people hoping to move in this weekend and I'm working full time and then some while running around trying to get the place furnished/decorated, cleaned, and do the most basic repairs myself.

I stood on the land and in my mind, I saw the entire finished building down to the color scheme and interior decor.

BUT, don't forget that you get to include closing costs in your basis, as well as any capital (non-decorative, permanent) improvements you made to the property. 

Since this is a rental, you may want to look at luxury vinyl plank or better yet Floor and Decor has a product called Nucore, which is at ~$2.75/sqft. is about the same cost as good LVP, looks great, and is nearly indestructible... that would actually be my first choice.https://www.flooranddecor.com/nucore-flooring 

The Landlord/Agent may enter the dwelling unit after giving due notice (24 hours) to the Tenant and the Tenant has not unreasonably objected, to: make necessary repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements; supply services only by mutual agreement during normal business hours, except in an emergency; or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective purchasers, mortgages, or tenants only during normal business hours, including weekends, except as the Landlord/Agent and Tenant otherwise agree.

To get the big picture view of investing and fixing houses all you have to do is to go on TV and watch all the Home Improvement shows and the Flip this House shows and the Decorating shows and the Real Estate Sale shows.

It's a good balance between remodeling and decorating.