What if the internet or cable TV service goes down and it takes a while to be restored?

Cable?

Could you eliminate TV/cable?  

In a lot of cases the fees include everything except phone (which isn't necessary anymore) and in some cases cable. 

What about cable service if available?

The rent includes everything except for electric, cable tv or internet and whatever other utilities are available.

We know we’ll need to furnish it as well as supply cable and internet, and that we’ll have to find a service to “flip” it between a guests.

I’ve got 5 cabins with the same cable company as you and I have never heard of this and honestly I wouldn’t even know how I would hear about this as I don’t read emails or open mail from cable companies.

@Eric Ippolito  first it takes Capital to fund the due diligence process and bring the project to shovel ready but the following steps are free and are done by you to determine feasibility.Check with the city or county to determine what is required for all approvals including site plan and building permits, proffers, water/sewer tap fees, bonding requirements, inspections and CO process and time frame for all approvals.You also need to check with the utility companies and get an idea of availability and cost estimates from them for water, sewer, power, gas, cable, installation and connection requirements, tap fees, hookup charges, transformer location and relocation, power line and power pole relocation issues.Check to see if you have to install any manholes,fire hydrants, curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting any specific street design or access requirements,.Check DOT requirements for access, stop lights and permits, traffic studiesDWQ requirements for permits, permit fees, time framesThis is a broad overview of the process and your civil engineer can handle all of this but it's good for you to know exactly what's required.

The lease has a tenant allowance clause that stipulates: "Provided the Tenant is not in default of its Lease, Landlord shall grant Tenant an additional allowance of $5.00 per square foot to be used toward as improving the Premises including moving costs, furniture, fixtures, equipment, cabling/network costs."