- Highly unlikely you'll be able to get separate water meters installed and submeter system probably too expensive for this few of units. - So, that leaves electric & gas.

Job included inside work of leveling floors, installing flooring, paint walls, kitchen cabinets, etc in both units, as well as lay a new driveway, fence the back yard, provide attic fans, and install electric to the crawlspace to add lights and a sump pump.

I've spent the last 3 years nagging the city to sell me a lot next to my property so I can install a driveway and they've finally agreed.

Basically, one of the floors was just empty, and they installed a new kitchen and bathroom.

In the end, it would have made more sense to hire a couple handymen for a week or two than me spending 3 weeks installing flooring, base and case.

Install cameras and exterior lighting on timers, place no trespassing signs, and place items that indicate occupancy - like a BIG dog bowl near the front door, shoes, etc. 

I always use glass enclosures for showers and install doors on tub/shower combos.

The best thing you can do to prevent future foundation issues is installing gutters around the property to repel away from the foundation.

Install cameras around the parameter of the property today; post no trespass signs; change your for rent listing. 

Kitchen cabinet handles were placed upside down, cabinet doors were installed backwards, electrical line for thermostat was ran on the inside of the bedroom exposed, trash swept into newly installs vents from the furnace, cracked tub, wall switches were installed sideways in some rooms, wall outlets were installed upside down on some walls, list goes on.