So, you are left with the choice to proceed as is, negotiate a lower cost, get a concession, or walk away.I would get a quote and request a concession if they aren't interested in fixing it. 

The term "Price Improvement" is a strategic choice, aiming to cast a positive light on what might otherwise be perceived as a negative development.

The safest bet is to try to get a variance from Union City. though clever, your combined unit lease agreement would likely cause trouble if ever scrutinized by the Tenants or the municipality. 

Since you already decided to go with Quickbooks (good choice by the way!).

Thank you thoughCompetitive might have been a poor choice of words at my end.

I’m in the process of speaking with other attorneys trying to get a sense if RLS is the right choice.

Choices= bad, horrible or complete nightmare (paraphrasing). 

Properties are pieces of a market.You're not doing anything wrong with your property analysis, you are doing wrong in your choice of markets.

Seeing as our house is pretty rural, our choices are limited.

Not enough information for anyone to determine what to do as this would be based on your financial situation, income, and personal choices along with not knowing anything about what you would build, what it is worth etc.