The area and layout of the house is something I'm considering as well. 

Aspects like location, building structure, building floors, floor lay-out, building length and depth, stairs, elevators, and facade are needed be looked into when considering the conversion.

Cabinet and drawer pulls for example should be pretty easy as should appliances, ccountertops you'll have a harder time making work unless the kitchen layout is identical or close to it.

I can take renovating photos/videos, general quality inspections, walk the layout, etc.

I always assist in the build outs but it’s also a selling point - “the layout will be built to your specs.”I’ve gotten 5 tenants this way and haven’t lost one in 10 years. 

I’m from Ohio, so I don’t have any idea what is the standard layout in your area.  

For example in my investments in SF - I identify properties that I can do layout changes on - I’ve taken a studio (with a detached kitchen) and converted it to a junior 1br (with open kitchen) That bumps my rent by much more than just doing traditional rehab.

Layout - Units with +4 bedrooms can be tougher to find an entire group of people / family to live there. 1bedrooms and 2bedrooms units we've found are easier to fill.

Lay out your criteria once ahead of time clearly, and then stick to it. 

No funky/weird layouts.