Fill in pool?

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hi- I just bought a sfr4/2 in Tempe,az. The goal is to rent itthere for 2 yearsrehab it and then Sell it. The house has a fairly narrow backyard that is basically all patio and pool. The pool pump is shot and the concrete around pool is cracked. Looking at $2,500 in repairs to bring up to speed.  I've thought about filling in the pool and having a useable backyard, cost is $5,000

I've gotten 50/50 response from friends and family and wanted to see if I could get some feedback from folks here....fix the pool and keep for $2,500 or so ....or fill in and have a yard for $5,000?

Thanks!!!

R