Is a heat pump worth the extra money for a rental?

[Joe S.]

So my question is has anyone found Heat pumps to be worth the extra expense. So when you are having a house that needs a new Ac/heating system it cost extra if it comes with a heat pump. Heat pumps can save you some money on electricity in the winter. Here in South Texas area there’s not a ton of winter time.
Would it help retain a tenant longer? Is it worth the extra money that the landlord has to pay for the up front investment? My ac guy said units with heat pumps break more, but I Can not confirm that personally. We have a heat pump in our personal residence and it hasn’t broken.