He charged me a few thousand dollars for information that is repackaged and rebranded, because you can simply find it on the internet!

No internet = no tenants a lot of the times...Ensure them you'll leave them a fair reference if any future landlords contact you about their tenancy.

I'm not requesting a frank loyd wright design, basically, I'm looking for a modern style that we see all over the internet. 

Can a long-distance investor be considered materially participating in their STR property?  

Any reputable contractor has material accounts everywhere and doesn't expect to be paid for labor S/he hasn't yet performed. 

External is usually where they want to approve the color of the house, types of materials, roofing, landscaping, driveway condition, etc.

Do you have credit cards with places like Lowes and Home Depot that you can use to buy materials now and not need to pay off for maybe 90 days?

In today's day and age of social media, the Internet and super catchy reels and videos, attracting your attention to higher returns, promising life changing strategies and tips on how to quit your 9 to 5 job; A lot of people really neglect what real Real Estate investing is all about. 

Please provide a forwarding address prior to moving out, return all keys and key fobs, cancel your internet services, and your electricity service by the lease expiration date.If you would like to schedule a rental property walk-through inspection to access property damage and potential cleaning charges, please let me know a time and date that works best for you.

I know its a new day my prime selling years for 75 to 92 pre internet..