I admit i don't think i understand your question but here i go thinking out loud.the commercial or residential label pertains to the type of loan one will need to buy the property. since your property is less than 5 units, one will need a residential loan to buy. and as such the comps would come from similar properties i.e. 3 units properties

If you have questions pertaining to financing I would be glad to answer! 

I would be more than happy to discuss options of the Toledo Market and answer any questions you may have pertaining to purchasing, selling and property management.

I first developed long term goals I wanted to achieve (such as creating generational wealth for my family) and after researching different REI avenues I thought syndication fit the mold the best pertaining to those goals and my skillset.

You will want to speak with your accountant and read a few related CRA bulletins to ensure you set-up any such transaction such that it does not run afoul of the Taxman and that neither you nor the buyer get a deferred surprise down the road.Similar to what you read on BP pertaining to the U.S.A., here at home there is a distinction between leasing a property with an option to purchase and a scheduled/deferred purchase programme and you want to be certain you do not inadvertently mix the two.

Hopefully one day I too could "train the new and influence the old" as it pertains to REI.

Sure enough, on ODCRE on the lower left side of the page there is a link regarding laws pertaining to wholesaling in Ohio. 

Now I am a little concerned with some things written pertaining to the hard money loan.

Familiarize yourself with the reviews and ask the PM's questions pertaining to the problems listed in reviews.

Also take advantage of the forum posts pertaining to multi unit properties, commercial loans, etc.