I’m remodeling a house for rental and I’m debating if replace all carpet for hardwood floor, even on rooms and closets.

@Jason Hallett If you're just buying RE outright and not remodeling, adding value, or forcing appreciation you will run out of funds. 

I remodeled and lived in three different SFH since knowing her, and prices more than doubled in there neighborhood during that time. 

Bathrooms and Kitchen remodeling will add the most value for an appraisal.

My current project is to remodel two buildings in a commercial shopping center in Wimberly, Texas. 

complete remodel of each unit What was the outcome?

My wife and I are remodeling a 1940s bungalow-style home in St Petersburg, and after several months of interior work, we need design help and drawings of the front exterior for our contractor to gain permits from the city and move forward with the project.The original front entrance of the home was covered with an addition built by previous owners, and we'd like to boost curb appeal and value by adding a driveway, front steps, a new door with sidelights, and an overhang jutting out from the gable with columns. 

I remodeled into a 5/4.

If the HELOC is being used to remodel or update the townhome I'd question why. 

Doesn't sound like you remodeled the property to command a high ARV or the ARV's are just that low.