This will be an excellent home for a starter home, small family, long-term rental, and definitely a really cute AirBnB.

I’m also passionate about graphic design and am seeking opportunities to grow my career in that field while pursuing my real estate goals. 

The least important this you mentioned, was the word "cute". 

It's a single mom with one cute toddler that works her butt off to raise her kid, hold a full-time job, and go to school at night.

Deals he claimed to have "closed" were not his firm's deals, despite being listed on Next Level Equity's Portfolio page and Justin creating and posting graphics with Next Level Equity's logo the word "CLOSED" and pictures of other people's real estate.

I'm not sure I would get to cute trying to squeeze every time out of it now with a lease that might cause you issues in the future, but the scenario you describe is common and probably smart. 

Paid a top local esigner to come have a look and all she did was insult our cute little place that was doing just fine.....But I think where a designer could add value is by suggesting unique areas, like game rooms, coffee bars, outdoor BBQ/play areas, and stuff like that. 

It didn't yell "cute" in the Zillow picture, but improving curb appeal won't be a huge investment.

Cute comment, but it begs the questions:So tell us, how did you make $800,000 in profit in commercial.

Make it look super 'cute' and charge double!