First class service.

He basically helped get his sons into real estate and arborist services because they didn't have a clear direction.

Private money should be based off of the relationships you establish, therefore anything is possible.

James,The purchase price and the Current market price of the properties are not what your Insurance should be based on. 

You can guess based on last year and add or subtract any changes, but that too comes with issues.

If you do need a loan consider looking at agricultural based banks such as Agcredit, Farm credit, etc. 

Check out the BP meet-up forums for Cincinnati, Ohio area and you will see "Real Estate on Tap" and can see the information for each meeting hosted and the topic based on the speaker.

I had a client looking at two lots that needed to be built with one house based on a 1930s deed restriction.

Mostly I want to know other downsides to commission based off sqft rather than %.

I have found that locally, this is where you can see other homeowners who needed the same thing done and often times they have someone who isn't big on the internet or on a list, but is reliable and cost-efficient and they appreciate the business.