MInut has a low average review (mid-3s I think) on Amazon which is a bit of a red flag. 1 per room at a total of $60/month sounds excessive for something that is not likely to be a common occurrence. 

Boise continues to grow so, this excess supply of rentals will be absorbed over time.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

At this stage I felt saving time is more important than saving money, without hiring a bookkeeper.

At this stage, I’m planning to rely on the lender’s appraisal, though I’m concerned it may come in just above the asking price rather than capturing the property’s full potential.Has anyone encountered a similar situation?

Be mindful of Excess Business Loss rules3.

They were all non performing - many renovation loans where little reno was done and maturity date already passed - guessing it was inexperienced borrowers learning how to flip and were getting "easy" money. ya they took me out of about 14 of my deals and well being that I was getting paid it was not my place to coach them they made loans far in excess of my positions. 

You could tuck in the excess for a neater look, and it should work fine for guests.

Are there things you wish you did during the stage of your life that I am?

I have stage four COPD and I'm not expected to live much longer.