What I have been quoted for designs have been upwards of 15k+.

But as Jerryl mentioned, that criteria alone typically isn't a design of distress, so it - by itself - may not be the best place to look for discounted deals.

And I need people like you to continue to comment and engage with me as I am a one woman show.

It has to be engaging, funny, useful, education, something. 

I've been listening to the RE podcasts for months and now looking to finally actively engage in this fantastic community.I currently live in Los Angeles, but am looking to invest in the multifamily space in an out-of-state market that is a little cheaper. 

As much as I love design and paper and print and the touchy-feely stuff, digital is king.

You can likely find much of the info you're seeking with some browsing and continued engagement right here on the BP site under, for example, the tabs for Education, Tools, etc (including the webinar, course, podcast, books, and local REI meet ups in your area). 

brought my own suggestions and design implementations What was the outcome?

Yes, engaging a great VA can easily earn you back enough of your time to make it a no-brainer to pay them $11/hour or even more!

So many companies are out there (Honomobo, KitHaus, Kasita, ilo etc to name a few) and the modern designs are so beautiful.