So many people focus on interest rates of current vs interest rate they will pay on the next.

If the owner was responsible for the booking, and you are simply taking care of people as they are there (you mentioned that it is a BnB), AND your contract does not state any terms for canceling they probably can do whatever they want. 

I was hosting and sitting there while people walked in and out.

Given I can't join any local meet ups, I was hoping to connect with people who invest in Toledo.

There may be some people who are late and you might be able to rent some of the rooms. 

Curious what people do in this circumstance. thanks for your input! 

Here in Texas, most people wait until a storm knocks the roof out before replacing it. 

I wish there were more people in your shoes!

How come none of the brokers found the best deal for me and how could I help other people get the best rate for a mortgage.

They are rarely as big a deal as most people think....