OP, it sounds like you're asking if you'll like living/working on CC and if you will be accepted as a business owner. Have you ever been there? It's certainly not for everyone. I don't think your questions (other than the specific ones about rent) could really be answered about any town since people's experience and expectations vary so much.

The advice is good: definitely visit, if not for a longer period, at least once and you'll answer a lot of your own questions.

Good luck,

Noelle