Any reason I wouldn't be able to successfully shift heating costs to the tenants?

My question / perspective is that I do agree with you that yes a landlord does have to look for clients like you suggested, however from my experience that is just a piece of the puzzle.

I have a problem with it from a principles perspective. 

Are you talking about from a PM perspective?

If a Hard Money Lender feels confident in your projects along with the team and systems you have in place, the project may be considered less of a risk from a lending perspective.

Issues to consider are whether it's just you or there are partners, if you plan on having different LLCs for different holds, if you want to incorporate strategies to shift from ordinary to capital gains when selling the holds, and much more.

I'm here to learn challenges, perspectives, and benefits of being a REI as well as build lasting connections with people. 

So you are talking from the perspective of a turnkey operator.  

I currently have 2 rental properties and just looking to shift my asset over to another investment property preferably in El Paso, TX or the Indianapolis, Indiana area.

There are very happy landlords in all 5 counties, and the numbers below are simply different hues of winning deals.Recognizing that entire markets shift between cheering and groaning, and my answer here may not be valid in 12 to 24 months, here is my data from the past 10 days comparing the average Gross Yield (est rents x 12 / asking price) for all 5 counties using only properties with a Gross Yield of 8% or more: (click to enlarge)Summary:Utah county seems to give the best return.