And for those that I may be wanting to connect with that don't sign up from an email link, I will text them first, with a message along the lines of "I just wanted to check in and hear how you've been, address any questions, and give you a quick update on recent initiatives we have been working on" (or something along those lines).  

It may be more helpful to post this message in one of the Vermont forums. 

Great to see your message on looking at auction properties.

I sent a message! 

Feel free to message me anytime.

Hello @Jerry A.Feel free to message me if you have any questions but I would seek out a broker who has access to over 220+ lenders to help do the shopping for you. 

Once you think there is no law pertaining to the activity then the work begins this is a belly to belly business your not going to do this on E mail and text messaging .. you will need to be able to sit down with these folks or it will never happen.

I'm a house hacker too, message me if you want to connect 

Tell them you strive for a 5 star experience.Have your automated checkout message say if there is any reason they don't think you deserve a 5 star review to contact you first and see if there is anything you can fix.

When I receive inbox messages and the sender can't even keep their name consistent between signature and account name, you know its getting out of hand.