How would you write an offer if you just did a drive-by?

Write your post

RE  Mortgage banker etc.2. criminal and credit back ground checks with redacted personal info IE SSI. but you want them to know your not an ex felon or did not pay your child support etc.3.

As for asking tenants to get renters insurance I'd strongly recommend adding that to future lease agreements and requiring proof of coverage.

Will be raising rent in the future.

Also, if you attend some local RE meetups in the area you may be able to find some local MTR operators.

Always get everything in writing. 

The general issue with accepting a partial payment is that unless there is something in writing to the contrary it can be seen as evidence that a payment plan was made between you and the tenant.

Check with your agent to make sure they are licensed to write with RLI in the state where you reside. 

We want to invest in RE for CF but after some research found that CA isn't the best state for CF and have strict tenant laws.