Where people are paying 700k and likely going to bid over hot, sultry properties like this. 

This is also why people who put properties in a LLC and self manage think they are good - well if you as the pm do something you are the pm so you get sued so you end up liable…

You've found a great community of people and resources! 

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

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.

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

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

I wish there were more people in your shoes!