It is free for the amount of usage I use but they charge if you use more. 

Hopefully, they change their minds about doing that, but if they don't I might have to switch to another bank.You mean with all the examples in this thread about BofA, you still have not switched and only will if they do not change their minds on the $5 debit card usage fee (which by the way, I am quite sure they will charge)?

It sounds like I could potentially pay electricity for the house and charge each side exactly what their usages is.

So, if you use the camera 2/3 for fun and 1/3 for real estate - you can deduct $333 against your rental properties.How do you establish (and prove to the IRS, if it comes to that) your usage % - that could be a long conversation, and ultimately it is still subjective and debatable.You can also try a more advanced strategy that avoids the business use % hassle.

It's important to understand what actual usage is and then ensure it's covered by the tenants.

Read the meter, break up the bill as usage, and post to Cozy.

Your ability to write off expenses is directly tied to your personal usage of the property. http://www.irs.gov/publications/p527/index.html Plan on your vacation rental needing a full 12-18 months to gain online traction with positive reviews before you will really start seeing the rental staying booked consistently.

As I walk my properties I am noticing an increasing usage of flushable wipes. 

And like I said, I charge them exactly what the utility would charge them based on their own usage, not based on our total combined usage. 

We do however allow the tenants to use the water to maintain the landscaping, their flower beds and vegetable gardens.Here are actual numbers of usage by 100 Cu Ft per read date for this past year.1/8/16 - 54 cu ft11/5/15 - 49 cu ft9/7/15 - 60 cu ft7/6/15 - 55 cu ft5/6/15 - 49 cu ft3/3/15 - 53 cu ftSo, in our experience it is quite manageable for us to pay for the water.