foreclosure property - new "septic tank and field"

[Nick S.]

i have been looking at my first property to hopefully flip (or rent as an exit) and i found one that was high on my list. the property uses a well (not public water), so a septic tank is required/needed. after talking to neighbors, they told me about how the property would reek. they concluded that the property needed a new septic tank and field in the backyard, which could cost somewhere around $15k. can anyone who is familiar with this explain this repair? the property already needs $10-15k according to my dad, who is a general contract, so an extra $15k will not help especially given the low offer we would have to give on a competitive property such as this. thanks.