Cost of separating gas and electric in a duplex

[Sophie Mia]

Hi everyone,

I am looking into buying a duplex which shares the same gas heater as well as electric.

How difficult and cost intensive would it be to separate those? The downstairs unit is a 1-bedroom, the upstairs unit is a 2-bedroom, and the overall square foot measurement is about 1700.

Also, what would my options be? Could I just buy a second gas heater and connect it to the appropriate pipes? Would I need to convert one of the units to electric heat (I'd rather not since electric heat is a lot more expensive)?

I'd appreciate any input!

Thank you!