AirBNB and Furnished Finder are two resources to see how many MTRs there are in your area and how much they charge. 

It's a declining biz model.....the city is trying to crack down on them, and insurance co.s are pushing back on the testing charges (which is where the profit is).

These first two points usually break even faster than when you buy your rate down more than 2 points.

Going after the tenant for a portion of the claim in small claims court, just to get to a judgement faster and with less of my own spent going after bad, as the tenant does not appear to have assets.

I just wanted to get a feel for what others are charging for this or if they are charging for it at all.

If you do NOT pay utilities and its the tenant responsibility than you would only be able to charge probably $1,300 - $1,350 a month for rent

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

The IRS will require them to charge a “reasonable interest rate” if they supply seller financing.

Have dad invest as “silent” partner entitled to a return equal to the interest rate he wants to charge you.

Just imagine if you had a property manager charging that much on a 400k house - that would be nearly $350 per month!