Per this discussion
https://answers.atlassian.com/questions/12287786/how-to-create-a-git-repository-in-existing-folder-full-of-files

I think it would be very useful to be able to specify a remote repo target when creating a new repo in a local directory. A possible mockup is below.

Also: I posted this in the Windows area (since I am a Windows user) but it could obviously apply to the Mac version as well.