Either be active in management or hire a reputable PM who can satisfy this role.

This way, you’re not at risk of losing all your hard-earned feedback and visibility, which could set you back in the competitive short-term rental market.It's essential to find a PM who can work with you in this setup, as it's a balance between functionality and maintaining your property’s reputation online.

So far I have seen 2-2.5% the only 0% was from a small local commercial brokerage who always had a reputation to lowball buyers agents so most agents just never send out their deals. 

Any recommendations on a reputable company to do the testing?

Managing everything solo can be quite time-consuming, so collaborating with a reputable team is beneficial.

looks like a reputable company to me.. website tics my box'xIE identify ownersidentify properties.mission statement.SF based.

Talking with a reputable lender will help you answer both of these questions, although the first is much more up to you and your comfortability. 

@Ed Henson REI Nation has one of the best reputations in the industry:)You may also want to look at the Detroit market!

Network with commercial brokers and ask them for referrals to reputable investors.   

It's helpful to work with a reputable team.