First step is to hire a designer. 

I can imagine it is pretty saturated.. but I would make sure you have top notch photos and design.

Is there anything I should focus on for the design / layout if the purpose is mainly for renting out?

Centerpoint is very popular because of the price points.

Quote from @Jessica Young: Hey everyone, I'm an owner in a tiny HOA in Florida and the owners want to either ban smoking entirely or make a designated area.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Bankrate, the big perks of an FHA home loan are:Lower Down Payments: They typically require a smaller down payment than conventional loans, sometimes as low as 3.5% of the home’s purchase price.Lower Credit Score Requirements: They’re designed to help buyers with credit scores that might not qualify for conventional financing.

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans, which are popular for investors, may see changes that limit their accessibility.

These three smaller companies are popular with Bigger Pockets members, and their respective leaders are active on this forum.

Mercury bank is very popular and user friendly for those outside the US.

Specifically, I'm seeking talented handymen to work their magic on light cosmetic enhancements and an ingenious stage designer to infuse the space with their creativity.