Helping a friend in Tampa

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I've been on BP for about 5 months, reading and listening like crazy. Unfortunately my primary home has given a few hits to my reserves recently so I'm in the process of saving again for a down payment on an investment property. 

In the meantime, I have a friend looking to move from Philly to Tampa. He's the perfect candidate to house hack (single, no debts, good cash reserve) and I want to help him out from the knowledge side. He has no clue about REI.

I'm looking for info on MFR's in the Tampa area. Good/bad neighborhoods to house hack. Good PM's, etc.

As a side note, is it wrong for me to work in a fee for my 'services'? He's a friend of 20 years and I truly want to help him. Is it wrong to want a little something in return? I'll help him regardless, it's just a thought.