I'm new to MR and have never had status with them before. However tomorrow I will have accrued 25 nights all as part of an extended stay for this year. I am scheduled for the remainder of this month to be at the same hotel.

It is my understanding that I will not earn my points until I check out of the hotel. Is that the same with accruing nights towards elite status? If I pass the 10 night stay for silver will I start earning the 20% bonus as of the 11th night or only on my next stay?

If I have to wait can I do a checkout checkin to start earning the bonus?