If I need to leave the current tenants in place for a few months, is it possible to require renters insurance when that would typically be spelled out in a lease but they are currently M2M?

Spell it out carefully for them and make very specific requests for them to remedy.

You spell out my concerns well.Should I go this route, I will really need to hone in on the inspection process to identify existing issues.

Future guests will instantly take your side when they see a "they're" spelled "there" or a lower case "i" (and while I'm at it, don't hold my typos against me, I'm sure there are a couple)TLDR      The "Let me speak to your manager" types always leave a LONG ridiculous review.

Recently, landlords increase has been 0%, just ask the biggest landlord in Raleigh who spells it out in their 10-Q.

@Gail GreenbergForgivethe long reply but you wanted a step by step so here is the idea as best as I can spell it out because it changed my life and that of many others.Here is how making $10k a month can be achieved while starting with less money, than your friend has with no risk and in approximately a year if someone is focused and has grit: 1.

But like any contract, you should make sure the expectations are spelled out very clearly and that you have an escape clause if they're not.

Hi Steve, I had my roof redone last year by Joostens Roofing (I checked the spelling, its correct).

If you have never prepared one before it’s difficult to spell out all details.  

Obviously, only your contract will spell out what lets you walk without any penalty, and what you are liable for if you do walk.