It was a no-brainer for me.

As mentioned by Michele, smoking is not a protected class and you are perfectly within your rights to deny them as you do have a no smoking policy.

In the past, RentingFamilyMember has filed Schedule E and apportioned expenses by rental percentage, including mortgage interest and real estate taxes between Schedule E and Schedule A. No

If they bought it last year, then I know its probably a no deal, but if their grandpa owned it for 25 years and left it to them when he died then I know I'm talking to someone with equity.

I attempt to, but it's a no go. 

However, without providing documentation, you can assume the cat is a pet and you have a no-pet policy.  

Considering the agent is free and the inspection is a few extra hundred its a pretty good deal and should be a no brainer for that.  

I am still assessing the project's overall cost, but if costs exceed 200k, it is a no-go.

But, I figured 1 weekend out of my life for some free education was a no brainer. 

It ain't over,I may be wrong, but I think you're pitching paper which is a no-no on BP unless you are Pro/plus status snd restrict posts to marketplace.