It is really nice to talk with someone else who is figuring out this process.Kim

Nice work!

I just personally don’t like his style and think he is more of a promoter than anything else, which can be said for many people we hear and see regularly.  

I would avoid Holly Hill, Daytona's ghetto, like the plague because the oldest profession seems to be a major profession there if you know what I mean.The Daytona area is a bit or of my way, and my brother-in-law had frequently complained about finding a nice property that turns out to be in Holly Hill.Nearby Ormond Beach and Port Orange seem like nice communities in comparison.

It is so much better as we make a nice chunk of money $600-800 and don't have to argue with tenants over little repairs from security deposit/potential litigation.

Another option is to find a nice existing home and do a remodel to make it "yours". 

If you are buying it for yourself and then renting, the outskirts of Austin, maybe in San Marcos, near Texas State (bigger than UCLA), would be a great place to buy, leverage, and enjoy some nice appreciation down the road.

Make a list of must-haves and nice-to-haves to stay focused.Don't be shy about asking questions.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Is there a written lease?