I am a regular listener to the Bigger Pockets podcasts when I am doing chores around my house and my STR property. 

There is also a MeetUp that Account Closed hosts semi regularly in Downers Grove that might be beneficial as well. 

because I have never used an online background check service like smart move I assumed that the process online would be virtually identical to the paper process that typical tenant would go through when renting any property.

Ask if they've approached any of the regular commercial players like CBRE, ARA Apartments, Starwood Trust?

I would start with @Jacob Thomas who post on her regularly.

The 1st floor condo is currently utilized as a commercial office space and the layout is set-up without a full bath, proper kitchen, etc, but just right for a smaller office.The other 2 units are regular condos for families.I'm trying to figure out what option I am better off with:Option 1: Leaving the first floor unit condo as a commercial space, renovating it and trying to find an office to occupy it.orOption 2: Invest in doing a full kitchen and a full bath to make it a proper Tenant rental.Option 1 seems like it will be more economical but there is a risk it will take longer to find an office to rent the space vs a tenant, and the loss I take on finding that commercial renter may offset what it would cost to re-do the whole unit by investing in a full bath, kitchen, etc.I'm also wondering whether I'm better off having all 3 units be tenant-rental condos if it makes it easier to sell down the road or should I just consider keeping 1st unit as a commercial space and take the chance?

A lot of people in this market swear that it's still going to get higher, while a few financial "experts" seem to think that "winter is coming" (a correction).Besides the regular investment strategies (which I'm starting to implement soon), I really have the bug to put that FHA to work and get started (this would be my 2nd property, first is already a rental in Austin), I just think I'm missing something and I'd like your opinions. 

I set it up to collect rent payments online (via cozy.co) and do regular yardwork, where I occasionally see them.

When I speak of using alternative building methods, I don't really feel compelled to maintain the current aesthetic level or identity associated with the concept.This is the main reason I want to go with the cookie cutter approach to building these.  

Joshua.First good luck with your deal.You are looking for a regular mortgage, or for a hard money or bridge loan, ?