I am finally ready to take a plunge on my first investment.

We finally found our go-to contractor after falling out with our original, who underbid the project, become flakey and eventually stopped showing up.

I am self-employed so it was a challenge just to get a loan in general, not being a traditional W-2, but that was finally overcome.

Quote from @George Bell:What was the final verdict? 

Finally, would the "nights" column would be the total number of nights stayed before or after the "nights altered"?

It has been on my to do list the past couple of years and looks like I finally need it 

When he finally told his girlfriend she responded by how strange that notion was as a previous owner had been murdered in the room he slept in. 

I also do post to local neighborhood groups on Facebook periodically but recently have cut down on my social media dramatically (too much drama, arguing, and general hatred towards one another.)That said, when you meet someone for the first time and they say, "What do you do for a living" I've (finally) pivoted to say, "I own a small real estate business" first (instead of after talking about my W2.) 

I have been learning about real estate investing for over 5 years and finally took the first big steps this year.I purchased a short term rental in Bellaire, MI. 

In twilight's grip, you hold the key,Yet ownership eludes decree.Payments made along the way,Until the final due we pay.An agreement shrouded till the end,What shadowed deal do we attend?"