We'll be getting in an phase 1 of the buildout and the developers of the community have a proven track record having designed another community but on a larger scale elsewhere in the metroplex.

Unit was loaded with designer purses, $1k shoes, jewelry, expensive furnishings, etc. 

Maybe the indoor unit or the outdoor unit has something clogging it.

We do value design a lot and make sure that we have a great-looking color combo, but we buy mostly stock laminate.

Custom features everywhere and design style.

It was originally a single family converted into a 4 so it just doesn't work well for design. 

Good quality detergents are almost specifically designed for those sorts of stains.

I assume you are posting your question as you are not looking for a "stamped" design, otherwise you would have paid an architect or structural engineer. 

General tips: design for the target demographic and go above and beyond whatever the competition is doing, ie if the competition has a hot tub and a pool, make sure you have a hot tub and a pool AND a game room, etc.

If you go the AirBnB route just make sure you go all in - don't skimp on furnishings, design and amenities - so give yourself enough room to purchase these items.