Midland/Odessa

Well I am finally coming to Midland and Odessa and I am nervous to say the least. I know that as long as I screen screen screen everything should go by just fine. Being as though this is the first time I have ever traveled before. I don't know where to stay? All I have heard is that some hotels are watched by LE on Odessa and that hotels cost an arm and a leg so any heads up would be greatly appreciated. Where should I stay and do most girls do like a couple days in midland and a couple days in Odessa or do they just go back and forth?

Thanks in advance.