The ADU has separate meters and a separate address but is being listed as one property.

These are the few numbers I have (purely based on first conversation) Her operating costs are about $900-$1000/month. about $450 for the county to come inspect once a month, costs of upkeep, meter reading, invoicing etc. 

Also, you'll want to make sure that the meters are separated, so you don't get 1 big bill. 

If the basement apartment has separate utility meters, you can deduct the actual costs.

Does anyone have recommendations for an electrician who can split the meter in a multi-family home in the Albany/Rensselaer area?

I'm pretty sure the city uses RF signals to read the meters.

During that call you would have found out about the disconnected meter.

.- Monthly cash flow from day one- More properties that are fully separated metered -- gas, electric, hot water all metered for individual units- Significant increase in property management -- evictions, late rent not because somebody simply forgot to press "send," potential domestic issues, issues between tenants, etc.

Right next to the water meter. 

I've thought about it for a rental property, but it would require an internet connection, conceivably the tenant, in order to provide the feedback from the meter portion.