I'm a small landlord that currently has 3 rental units, I'm also a web developer, with experience from Apple, Intel, SHARP electronics so I'm good at making websites. 

(Note: cash flow vs. long term investments can make the numbers a bit tricky to compare apples to apples.) 

The energy sector is beaten down, and for Fort Worth in particular, there are not that many big companies HQ'd there In Austin many of the jobs are computer related - Apple, Google are the biggies increasing jobs here.We are getting a little manufacturing.I don;t think the energy sector had much presence here so we have not felt the affect of the rapid build up or decline.

The majority of my evictions have come from the purchase of run-down apt buildings where half the population is not paying and/or selling drugs and we have to cut out all the bad apples.  

My answer: if 10% are bad apples, that means 90% are fine.

Do one task at a time in each app so you can compare apples to apples.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.

So we are comparing apples with apples. 

A little about the house:It is walking distance to the Apple Campus west of De Anza Blvd.  

You are comparing apples and oranges.The correct question to ask when it comes to investing existing IRA or 401k funds is "where can I get the best mix of security of my principal and return on investment over the long term?". 

For example, Apple setting up shop in Reno as a way to avoid CA taxes.