I did find the founder of the company on LinkedIn and chatted with him but he might not reply in the future.2-nd I don’t know if this debt is reported as a credit card usage, then the credit score should tank if the card is used more then 70%any thoughts or facts on my second factor?

Also you lose some points for going over the 30% credit usage threshold.

I can see where you are coming from because two people = twice as much usage, double utilities, etc.

With regard to zoning, VA requires that residential be an allowable usage no matter the zoning type and the highest and best use of the property must be residential and not commercial.

Call MUD and play dumb and ask what the utility usage is for both the units. 

If you do allow posts, then admin should be reading every post and deleting any inappropriate advice.

Split the land by usage to determine whether the price is right and to determine what price you might want to offer

Call a plumber with that distance and they should be able to give you a rough cost for your service line.I don’t think there will be any discount for the installation because you already have sewer, but your bill may be lower (or higher) depending on usage and billing structure.

Water usage could also be high as you have 3 adults and 2 kids living there.Lowering your rent to $750 with a high water bill is not a good idea.If the cabinets need a pick up-give them a coat of paint and some new hardware, but with 3 adults and 2 kids and pets....chances are they will be damaged before the paint can fully cure.

Although as policy I never charge an upfront fee (because I want to have as large a deal flow as possible), I don't outright think an upfront fee is by itself inappropriate.