Just make sure you "clear the air" between you going forward.P.S. 

There has been no heat or air conditioning during her absence of now going on over 3 years. 

Most people will get these to minimum occupancy standards (e.g. sturdy floors, no roof leaks, working plumbing, hot water, air conditioning / heating, etc) and then rent it.  

As I talked about in Bigger Pockets Podcast #82, I've been doing !031 exchanges for some time now.  They are not getting any easier either.The 45 day identification period is hard and fast, miss that date and you have...

Also check from both ends of the heating element to ground (the metal chassis of the dryer), some elements can break apart and short to ground that way.A "classic" dryer will have at least one regular thermostat, located somewhere in the air flow, that switches the heat off and on as the dryer runs. 

Al Williamson what part of sacramento is your air B and B rental in?

I lived in Bel Air about 39 years ago.

I'd also like to share that I currently work and manage an appliance company that does not just sell your well known brands like LG, Samsung, but also your premium brands, such as Miele, Viking, Thermador, Jenn Air, etc.

Your options in your market are buy to flip, buy short term rental (Air B&B), wholesale, or buy for appreciation.

Same thing with central air and garbage disposals.