The electric company plugged in the new meter and drove off, the fire started shortly there after (no interior inspection occurs and the tenant doesn't have to be home).The investigation identified the kitchen stove wiring as the source of the fire (I personally think the stove may have been in use at the time of shut-off and was left on so the sudden restoration of power caused arcing), wiring was not ruled out so an electrical inspection was required by the city and they concluded all wiring in the unit (romex) would have to be replaced due to ambient heat exposure. 

Anyway, one thing that's really easy to consider when looking at properties is which utilities are individually metered. 

Moving forward, (a) change PM companies (b) work water/sewer usage into your leases where the tenant is responsible or have the property sub metered so it's in the tenants name.

Maintenance should be on the lower side as the entire building was rehabbed in '07-'08 including separate HE gas HVAC units (separately metered) in each unit and a new roof on the entire building.

Debating whether I should make an offer on this triplex:Unit A: 2BR/1BA - rents for $700/moUnit B: 1BR/1BA - rents for $600/moUnit C: 1BR/1BA - rents for $500/moTotal Monthly Rental Income: $1,800/moCurrent Owner Pays: water (one meter), electric (separate meters), gas (separate meters). 

@Andrea Delgado The other thing I forgot to ask was are you going to meter the basement separate from the main house, If so in addition to the underpinning as Tarique mentioned you'll go way past your current estimate. 

Due to gov't red tape, it took 2 years for approvals and upgrades to water lines, meters, waste line and an added sprinkler system due to the fact it was a now considered a new building

The duplex is separately metered and most houses on the street are single family homes.

Its likely $80/month during spring/summer/fall, $40/month during the winter.6) You'll need to pay for water/sewage/trash, as all of these duplexes only have one meter. 

Each unit has its own electricity meter but is on the same water meter (we pay the entire water bill).