Just realize that it requires many specific conditions to be met, and has much greater risk elements that you need to be prepared to potentially go wrong.

I would want some major security deposit on file - maybe 6 months rent (personally), and / or possibly have them carry an insurance policy with you as the named insured for a descent value for any damages, etc - with the policy specifically written for the type of business they are actually running.

Purchased all cash as a major fire damaged home & knocked almost all of it down and re-built it with new addition and rooftop deck with jet-liner views of the city!

mainly cosmetic: stained floors, repaint, may need to replace carpet with hard wood, resurface cabnets, new shower, repatch water damage. 

Some specific examples include careless installation of vinyl flooring in our kitchen, resulting in irreparable damage; leaving an exposed nail in remodeled kitchen cabinetry that scratched our new range; installation of bathroom sinks with improper plumbing connections; and multiple instances of failure to remove cigarette butts, food trash, and construction waste from our property.

The deposit is to cover damages (and unpaid rent).

It recently had some roof and ceiling damage and we are looking to sell.  

My question is if inspection turns up foundation damage will cost much more than what I expect and budgeted for... 

She owes me 2 months of rent, stolen appliances and damage caused to the property.

You can buy a house and it can get damaged by a hurricane (i.e.