. - PRO TIP: many builders lose their license then create new company in name of wife or other relative/friend.2) Check Better Business Bureau, but don't assume all the complaints are legit. - If there area MANY, then that is a problem.

@Drew Sygit thanks for the suggestions and tips!

Some great tips I have learned over the years:  bump every property liability coverage from 300k to 1M. 

I’d love to hear any tips or strategies that have worked well for you in real estate marketing, especially with PPC campaigns.For those who’ve done this successfully, are there specific keywords, ad placements, or campaign types that you recommend?

I just want to make it work as renting the house will allow me to still save some money.Anyone have similar experience or any tips would be greatly appreciated.

One tip: don't force yourself to stay in single-family, but sticking with what you know best for now is good.

I’d recommend checking the Midwest market.Another tip to help narrow down your options is to talk to your lender.

I would love tips on how to use this service effectively to identify the best properties that meet my criteria. 

If you ever want to chat about the Tampa market or get some tips, feel free to reach out.

I decided to check here at BiggerPockets and search "Morris Invest" to see if I could find any testimonials and or tips on if and how we should go about getting our first rental property with or without Clayton's service.After reading this thread I will have to discuss the pros and cons of going this route again with my investor friend/partner.