When they request to book, I would respond with a message, "I just wanted to confirm you saw the comment about construction next door and to make sure you are ok with that."

I want to know if your accountant has confirmed that this isn't a taxable event.

It is all about the numbers and if they make sense and not necessarily about the design an style of the kitchen.

I think I have this right but Since I'm dealing with a lot of money Just wanted confirmation.

I'm in Texas so I would confirm for your state but I'd imagine since you're not receiving the money personally it would not be against the law. 

In those cases, as mentioned, have investors tee'd up, financing confirmed that you qualify, and then you simply call and ask to meet for coffee. 

We use airdna.co for our data, wholesale our deals, and have a well-known contractor + interior designer on our team.

She said it was her 30-day notice, I said if she could be out this weekend,  clean and we were able to confirm it was good, we'd give her the deposit back-rent.   

Never heard of painting countertops, is it some sort of epoxy type paint designed for that type of application?

Schedule tours with qualified tenants (only those who confirm that they meet all requirements to save time) - I plan to have 1 or 2 days that I provide a ~3 hour window for those interested to stop by and view the property2.