I view them as a business that I want to keep in business, I would not get their rental rate from a normal tenant but I don’t really want to share the volatility of the pricing until I can evaluate how capable of a host they are.

I think the best place for you to start is to continue to educate yourself through the different programs/blogs/articles on the BP site relating to house hacking, including the different financing methods (e.g.

Hello and welcome to this site Kyle! 

Hello and welcome to this site Nick!   

Most software can provide you with online applications and screenings as well as market syndication so your property is posted to all of the major listing sites (i.e. realtor.com, apartments.com, Zillow, etc.).

Hello and welcome to this site Oleg! 

I am still working on understanding how to navigate this site but if you prefer you can direct message me and we can exchange contact information.

We rented a POD, and paid to have all the personal property (including tooth brushes) moved into the POD, locked it up tight, and left it parked on site. 

They all are already on or will either hit the mls or the large REO auction sites.

Hello and welcome to this site with your question for an opinion answer Scott!