You can always leave a packet and highlight your property details and the comps you believe are stronger than others.

A lender may also want stronger debt coverage ratios and be tougher on appraisals because they will have more work involved securing several  properties if things go south for any reason.Your loan amount is rather small for a blanket loan, you should have better luck with a small lender/bank or regional bank as many larger lenders may want a minimum loan of $500K or 1M.  

Quartz is actually stronger than granite, it doesn't require sealing and is easier to clean, it has more color options, and likely cheaper than granite.

We just need to be sure the dogs can't rip out the chicken wire which may cause us to upgrade to a stronger mesh.There is absolutely nothing special about these dogs.

Additionally with the structure being as tall as what you are constructing, the walls have to be built stronger than a standard two story construction would be, and that weight has to be transferred to a very solid foundation that costs more money to build.

I'm assuming low cash flow for the first few years, but stronger appreciation in those areas. 

If you feel more comfortable having a lawyer review it, that is still a stronger starting point to save money since they are not starting fresh. 

Seems to me like the pieces of the puzzle that you're missing are some of my stronger suits and the things I'm looking for (have no construction partner) are your forte. 

Galvanized is superior to copper in that it is a lot stronger than copper.

Even with professional management in place, you’re going to deal with a lot more issues that cost time, money, and headaches when investing in higher cap rate properties compared to places in locations with stronger fundamentals and better tenants.