It has a few gems of local bars/restaurants and a handful of good resort/casinos but the rest of it is severely neglected at the moment. 

And that can be risky in the wrong circumstances.

I am not sure if she would be able to leave her pets unattended for 2-3 days - plus, what happens if the repairs are delayed due to some unforeseen circumstances?

Even if you have lived in the house for less than 2 years, then part or most of the gain may be excluded from tax due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Because of the circumstances stated above, I'm not representing any tenant and taking any liability or commission. 

In this circumstance, the landlord may require the tenant to pay an additional security deposit to cover the expenses of restoring the unit to its original condition.All modifications are subject to approval with the landlord.

Depending on the circumstances, the person or company who did the installation normally covers expenses or files a claim through their insurance. 

but it’s going to depend on your personal circumstances..

Home was in very rough shape and had been neglected for 20+ years, but did have a nice kitchen and main floor bathroom, large lot, and amazing original woodwork.

This lead to certain parts of the city becoming run down and neglected.Now, due to the growing demand for properties that fit a very specific buying criteria, which make up most of Cape Coral, the city has money to support the rebuilding of this neglected infrastructure.