If she wants paid for canceled appointments, then I would suggest you look for a new cleaner.My policy is to keep all funds if the guests cancels within two weeks of their stay, unless I'm able to rent to someone else for the same period/rate.

Best people stay informed anyway.

That said, we have traveled a lot and stayed in wonderful Airbnbs over the years and have always dreamed of creating an incredible experience for someone visiting Minnesota with a short-term rental as well, so we are definitely open to that idea and have some great experience as to what we know would provide an exceptional short-term rental experience. 

To me the value in diversification is that it helps nudge you to look for other opportunities and revenue streams where you might otherwise just be content to stay in your lane and then you'd never find anything new. 

However, in order to preserve the constitutional status quo while the merits panel considers the parties’ weighty substantive arguments, that part of the motions-panel order granting the Government’s motion to stay the district court’s preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the CTA and the Reporting Rule is VACATED.”  

I don't know if they will ever start construction and if they do how long will my money be locked with them.At this point, I would recommend to stay away from them until they can show some results with new constructions.In the meantime, I had invested in another syndication in the same time frame in the same Texas market.

I am looking at a condo that is located across the street from a Sonesta Suites extended stay hotel.

Believe in yourself and stay the course.

Was it for a place to live for work before they found a permanent location or was it used for someone wanting to stay in the area as a 2nd home for the winter months?

Stay focused and close on the property, do not let an out of the blue crime destroy a future REI and cash flow.