Asbestos was used in many things, even sheetrock, wall paper glue, so have it inspected.Lead paint can be in the original painted surfaces, inside and out.

That alone doesn't look like it would be enough to make up for the height difference(the decking only adds about an inch) so you might need to add some 2x4's to the surface of the stoop in addition to the 2x10's on the side and screw the decking on top of those.

The flood waters are getting to higher levels due to development and impervious surfaces like giant malls and giant parking lots. 

Finishes are (basically the same)If 1 comp is in front of RR tracks, HV power lines or anything wierd throw it out.Comps on other side of highly trafficked surface street throw it out.Make sure your comps are in same school district, water, utility etc.Really all the comps are for is to get as accurate (as possible) a picture of what ARV could be.theres lots of books out there, heck Google it I go down the rabbit hole.

So, on the surface, the process worked correctly.Now, potential complications.1.

What most people on the surface of these types of pieces fail to bring into the equation is the fact that the US Dollar and the global economy is no longer on the gold standard.

We like it a lot, but have just scratched the surface I think.

You will tailor it as you learn more about the process but on the surface its a good start. good luck

Time tested trick.No difference in paint, the issue is the siding...the stores sell T1-11 with a rough surface, this house was built with T1-11 with a smoother surface. 

Just like a high CF isn't as great as it may seem on the surface, if the cost (DP) is so high it takes over 5 years for the CF to recover it.