Current landlord couldn't pay the upgrades so we offered to do the upgrades until the sale was final and not pay any rent in the process.

Determine if it is the agent, or the market.

They already did the title work when i got it originally, I'm not asking for an increase or anything.

As it seems to be the only way to make it in this world nowadays.

I finally got a professional in to finish the work, but based on schedule slip on my end and the cost of the handiman I ate into the margin I got on the purchase. 

I found a contractor that was on the list of vendors for one of the Bigger Pockets realtors. 

Loan in the LLC’s Name: If possible, get the loan in the LLC’s name.

I do understand the logic in your case. 

Not only did we receive significant tax reductions, but the mere act of challenging the assessment locks the valuation in for three years.I'm PMing you with the contact information for the company that helped us in Atlanta!

I’m in Michigan and I’m not sure of the LLC creation process.