Part of me doesn't even want to mention the question of who is paying for the W/D utilities but I need a way of discussing this and making this fair given it's shared and usage could greatly vary.

You might have more luck attempting to call or meet them in person as opposed to sending out a generic mass e-mail.

Instead of buying trips or hotels for ordinary point values, learn how to increase the value of your points and stretch your dollar farther.It's an inexpensive e-book.

I doubt weed smoke is different from cigarette smoke.

I just bought a Minut to put in a unit where I know the tenant is smoking cigarettes but I have a tenant that we ALWAYS see smoke his cigarettes outside yet when we go in his unit it stinks like marijuana.

Does anyone have experience obtaining a variance for this type of usage?  

Always meet your borrower in person  do not do these deals over e mail and internet.2.

Quote from @Roli E.: Thanks  for the insight, they ended up adding an invoice to the escrow statement. 

I would assume your brokerage would not be able to afford to pay for the E/O it would cost you Most E&O policies will pay out 0%, or cancel altogether if 25% of the transactions are dual agency.

Some lenders specialize in asset-based lending, considering rental income on Schedule E, especially if you have strong rental history.