I didn't do the math above, but explain what that takes the P/E ratio to; and is it realistic, that future potential earnings growth will support that.He also mentioned investing in the S&P, lets call it more Tech investments. 

CGS Tech has a decent survey on YouTube.

Utah county has lots of tech jobs and so you may be able to get more per room if you avoid the student rentals.  

Number 3 shows which agents/brokerages will adapt and survive the broad changes tech has already ushered in to the industry.

Especially significant for current and upcoming tech-hubs including Austin and Phoenix in addition to bay area.

And you need them to STAY, because turnover will kill you with no apologies here.My situation is entirely different from a tech guy living in a walk-in closet in Palo Alto, some dude who wants to hedge his tech stock picks with a turnkey property or two in Indianapolis. 

The Plano area is developing rapidly and centers to many tech companies within a 10-20 minutes commute.

I currently have two duplexes (living in one unit currently) and work a full time w2 job in tech.

Don't pay for every lead source or new tech offered to you.

With all the tech out there, I don't use texting, phone calls, or mailers.