Bill
You\'ve got 2 different problems
1. Time frame 3-6 month rentals means that you\'ll be looking at tourist rates. ie double or more than the going rate.
2. Dealing with realtors, they want paying, plus given your short time frame they want to maximise their earning as you\'ll be a one off deal.
If you wait until you are there, cut out the realtor and negotiate directly P10,000 rents are POSSIBLE - but you gotta do the footwork!
My wife (then girlfriend) found a 2 bed townhouse for P9,000 in Tagbilaran, BOHOL - on a month to month basis
Then found another at P7,500 (but on a one year lease)
Davao shouldn\'t be any more expensive,
Try Red Knight Gardens
http://www.redknightgardens.com/Studios from P1500 - 1 bed suites from P2100
Ask about reduced rates for long term (30+ days)
Comes highly recommended from family and business associates - we\'ll be there in May 2011
** info about things to do nearby
http://www.redknightgardens.com/Guestsinfo.htmlThey even mention other hotels