Now I want to get some help with design and updates.

I am a Photographer who also does high quality print work and framing for interior design dealers, and the occasional art gallery.

It's all give and take and cost/benefit analysis you need to consider/decide upon.As others have said, go to local REI meetings, meetups, or just try to connect with people here and see what value you can provide these people in exchange for their help.Maybe you can re-design their website for them, or do some bookkeeping, or clean their office, or whatever skill you have that you think they might benefit from. 

I was recently laid off from my really "great" job as an Architectural Designer.

In Kauai they call it the Visitor Designated Area and anything you buy in this zone is approved by the county.

home designer suite , easy to work with for small project ideas like floor plan

Some say its because DF/SAFE are designed primary for residential mortgages and not MHPs. 

I am planning financial structure currently while working through design and budgeting and want to bounce some things off professionals not in my local market.Thanks in advance.

The VA benefit is designed only for owner occupied veteran homes.   

I am a Realtor and Interior Designer and also starting to invest in Pittsburgh real estate.