-asphalt parking/driving(currently dirt with massive pot holes)(awaiting estimate form local company)-Individual metering (previous hotel, 3 different buildings(2 doors, 7 doors, and 6 doors), all on one meter)Any advice or things to consider are appreciated.

It occurs almost 1,000 times per day by both small individuals and large corporations.

When you say private lender, are you referring to a private individual, or do you mean a nonbank lender, such as a lender that is not a Chase bank or a Wells Fargo? 

This seems to be falling into soft core political painfulness.

I have never really understood why.I recently was speaking with yet another specialist who put it to me this way;  In Canada, companies are taxed the lowest and individuals the highest.

If they give you a soft quote, ask for something formal on their letterhead.

@Jane Trust Ryan - interesting - did the individual who sold you the properties market these as "greater Huntsville area"? 

I have also been told in person by an individual that is a licensed Realtor that it is +- 600 sq ft.Can someone give a thorough explanation on the rules to finding comps?

Do they look good but need new roofs, have soft subfloors and ancient water heaters?  

I know the solution can really depend on the individuals situation but any opinions or ideas are appreciated!