A good GC would have multiple trades working at same time and site should look pretty clean.

Replaced the windows, HVAC, thorough cleaning & paint What was the outcome?

This is going to sound harsh but your expectations are way off track.

We put in new floors, paint, fixtures, and cleaned up landscaping.

If I was renting and the landlord said "The dryer repair person will be there at 1:00 to fix it" It would not be outside the realm of expectation on my part that "Cool, I'm working at that time they can do whatever they need to, I'll just make sure I clean my socks off the floor". 

You may want a slightly higher sheen (velvet) in the kitchen and bathroom where you may have more moisture and cleaning. 

Rarely do I just charge one months rent as a deposit.I base this on background check and credit score.I have found that if the deposit is more than one months rent that more tenants will actually pay the last months rent, clean the house and turn over the keys with the house in rent-able condition.If the rent equals one months rent then they will sometimes not pay the last months rent and tell you to keep the deposit to cover the last months rent.

Also thinking to have it property managed by Vacasa, which takes a moderate commission, but could be worth it since they handle everything from reservations, guest support, cleaning, and everything in-between.Would love to hear your thoughts and experience on this strategy!

For some type of clean up and repair of broken plumbing or similar when it is somewhat unknown what the scope of repair is, then by the hour.As far as invoicing, an accurate description of the repair and a separation of materials and labor costs would probably meet most people's expectations.

As I was both doing the work and showing the place, many times I had to stop working to clean up and get ready for showings.