Our ADU is separately metered for gas, electricity and water. 

I'm located in San Antonio, Texas and do civil engineering for developers on projects all across Texas.

As I understand it you still have to keep the electric bill in your name and hope to be reimbursed and hope they don't argue with the amount you say they owe So much better to just have seperate meters and let them pay their own bill to the utility company.

Being able to enter all expenses, mortgage, mortgage interest, sewage, water, security , gas/electricity , cost segregation study to depreciate it  over 5,7,15 years as opposed to the 27.5 years. 

Now Electric D/C's  and mail route abandoned reports.....  

Framing, electric, plumbing is completed.

Buy or inherit and hold all their lives while working the properties for income.I've seen teachers, firemen, software engineers and all sorts of people utilize both strategies successfully.

Run  some 220V wiring in pvc underground (licensed electrician) to power a good pump if you have space/amperage reserve in your electrical panel. 220V requires less current to run than a 120V for the same power, so it's more efficient.This guy has a lot of good videos on diy yard drainage systems.

Additional costnot included will be the incurred costs of city inspections, permits andunforeseen code additions""Any change orders will be authorized before work is performedAdditional Bill for Permits, Engineering and Code supplement will bepayable upon approval and payment (documentation provided)."

-Has no crawlspace (common for older properties) so we couldn't see the foundation-Drywood termite/wood decaying fungi damage seen on all the windows/doors/parts of the beam on the exterior, parts of roof decking and rafters in the attic-Old leaks/moisture damage seen in the ceilings and attic-Parts of the roof has patch work-Roof doesn't have any permits on record (don't know how old it is)Seller's offer to me:-Fumigation treatment for drywood termites (tenting the house)-Replace and repair all damage wood throughout the house-Replace the entire roof with a new permit-Replace one window in every room (not all)-Pay for a structural engineer to inspect the foundation-Offer to get quotes for repairs and have a 15-20K budget to make all repairs, house is 500K.