I have been reading how tenants appreciate one bill more and more, but I do not know if I could charge a higher rent in this particular market, which includes heat, so billing it back might be the best way.   

I have been on BP for some time now reading blogs, listening to podcasts and browsing the forums. 

I listen to the BP podcast and read the articles/books often, and feel that I've learned a lot without having made my first purchase. 

Thanks for reading and I hope to learn a lot from you all!

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Paul forums will get you more responses, so maybe re-post this over there.1) I'd advise adding a picture to your profile and filling it out a bit more- easier to have conversations (even on the forums) with someone when you can picture yourself talking to them in real life.2) I read your strategy- glad to see you've put some thought into it!

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Books are great if you want to dig into a specific topic, but I started by just reading this site for hours on end and gleamed more info from here than anything.

The way the contract is reading I would think as such but maybe a Texas law would trump this shenanigan and still allow me to terminate once the lease is up regardless if one of the boxes are checked or not checked?

There's another post on here I was reading yesterday with lots of complaints about them.