Good evening everyone,how do I separate utilities when I have an ADU that is rented with a fixed utility price?

Utilizing Facebook groups is a great idea.

@Loren SouersIn Metro Detroit area, it's always finger-pointing between City, USPS and local utility company.Recommend getting info from all 3 IN WRITING for accountability:)

I would have tenants pay utilities  

once you actually identify a specific property, you need real numbers.in a duplex you may have two of everything (unless some utilities are shared) - two furnaces, two water heaters, two sets of appliances, lots of bathrooms. 

Hi Thomas, That is a common path that many investors take by utilizing a credit line or second mortgage to access capital to support down payment / closing requirements for the new purchase. 

Please include:When and how is rent to be paidWhen and how are utilities going to be paid (if any)When and how is the cleaning going to be (if shared or provided)What are the costs associated with damages / breaking stuff / calling a technicianWhat are the costs of breaking the lease, finding a replacement if you are doing short term leases on the roomsIf they lost their keys or check bounces what is the charge for it, how the cleaning of the common areas is going to work, and enforcing quiet hours.

If so, you could buy rental properties and utilize cost segregation to reduce your current tax bill.

Hi Daniel, Would you be utilizing one of the units in the duplex as a primary residence or do you plan on renting both units from the start? 

You've already got units making you money, utilize that extra land to make yourself more money with very low risk.1.