If you’re providing all utilities included, ensure you have remote energy monitoring or a thermostat that artificially caps the temps and gives you regular updates on energy and water usage.

I live in Tempe, Arizona, which is the city of one of the largest universities in the nation (ASU - Arizona State University), however, very near to me (15 minute drive) is Scottsdale, a very affluent, popular, and relatively affordable suburbia.My question is:For my first rental property, a single unit house, in general, would it be better to get a Tempe house for the college student rental demographic, or a Scottsdale house for the small family of 3-4?

As long at the temp gets to a reasonable temperature in a reasonable amount of time, I wouldn't worry. 

Like a temp policy?

. :))Temp CO will work if you can also prove physical occupancy with utility bills etc.

You control the temp.

We installed indoor units in each bedroom and one in the living room, so residents can control temps separately in those rooms via remote control.

You have to get used to the temp of the water, ease in slowly as if your getting in a hot tub!

Keep track and document the temps.  

If not separate for electric also contact Xcel for electric costsHave a boiler company inspect boiler before you buy.. make sure it's running and all radiator are functioning properly. or baseboard what ever type it has.From the costs you should be able to gather the average for utility costs,, if it were me I'd average it out and check what is expected for utility cost increases,, google that.. and you'll have what you need to be able to add the costs to the rent base..Not such a bad thing ,, we operated a 6 plex , a 5 plex and all utilizes were included in rent.. we kept boiler at set temp all winter, had boiler guy set up a thermostat we controlled.. in boiler room only we had access to.Just realize all HUGE buildings like 12 units to 100 units rarely have separate meters for anything,, owners pay heat, water and electric.. so it can be done..