I would say as long as you can make rent and expense (mortgage + maintainence) equal, go for it.

My name is Rob, I am new to the BP forums and I just wanted to say a quick hello. 

Based on your answers that you have gotten so far, i would say you can figure anywhere from $65 to $90 / month, i would say a safe estimate is $75/ month when running your numbers.

Build the wall, don’t skirt the issue, and say as little as possible.

When you say a document needed for something like this should be a lot cheaper than a PPM deal, what type of range would we be looking at on something like Susan mentioned?

New HVAC (furnace+outside compressor) - no vents, say a 3 ton systemNew HVAC (furnace+outside compressor) - existing vents, 3 ton systemNew HVAC (split system, per room) - without having a 220 service outside alreadyNew windows - All i know about replacing windows is window world charges $189Installing new cabinetry in the kitchen - Assuming I provide cabinets (sub question: Ikea?)

I know the cost depends on many factors, but lets say a typical 2 bedroom, $200k unit. 

I would pay more, especially for friends trip, to have say a 4 bed, 4 bath house versus save a couple hundred bucks and have to share a bathroom with 2 other grown adults.Since you are talking about managing for others, but it is your reviews on the line: you should set the level of service you want to provide and the anticipated cost for that service, then find clients that are wanting a manager that treats this like the hospitality business it is, and not a "get rich quick" scheme that many people still think Airbnb can be.And lastly, to tie into @Andrew Steffens' comment: would you ever apply for a hotel manager and/or property manager role?  

Quote from @Ryan Moody: If their rules say a professional cleaning is mandatory, then it's mandatory.If there's nothing in the rules that state a professional cleaning is mandatory, then you can choose to stand your ground and fight it.

Any landlord could say, as has been suggested here, that they are discriminating against them merely because they are a lawyer or a police officer or a veteran and not because of their class status.