Sell a FLIP with or without an in ground pool?

[Nik S.]

Hi all! I have been flipping for a few years now and have embarked on a larger flip w/ an in ground pool. The home requires EVERYTHING. New roof, siding, soffit, gutters/downspouts, 2 furnaces, 2 HWT, 2 A/C, full kitchen, bathrooms, flooring AND septic etc. The list goes on and on..and on :-). Home sits on 3 acre lot and will be quite stunning once finished. This home comes with a pool that I was unable to fully examine as its winter here in Ohio. Home was built in 1987 so I am assuming the pool foundation SHOULD be okay. There are no pool mechanics so that will need replaced as well as the liner. I have an estimated budget of $9-10k for getting the pool up to par. 

My main concern is if I should refurbish the pool or not. In NE Ohio, pools are less desired as our weather doesn't permit full usage of such amenity. IF I filled in the pool, I potentially think that the home will attract more buyers as more don't desire a pool. However this home sits on 3 acres, has privacy and has a great fenced in backyard that encompasses the pool (and a pool shed that's getting redone as well). The pool furbishing is in my budget however I am looking for the SALE factor.  

Any suggestions fellow BP'ers?

[Matthew Paul]

Fill in the pool , take the fenced in pool area and put in a fire pit some pavers , and an outdoor kitchen . ( as money allows ) and make an entertainment area . Some low voltage lights and a sound system .   Pools are a pain in the   XXX