In fact, if I personally saw a property that was an absolutely smokin' deal and a perfect rental property in every other way except for it having an inground pool, then I would consider buying it and factoring in the cost to demo and fill in the pool with compacted dirt then sod, or perhaps put a deck over it.

I would definitely look into becoming an expert on Lebanon rentals and comps, because I think a lot of the outlying areas outside of Nashville have deals to be found, as well as a really solid demo to draw on as tenants or retail buyers. 

Constructing a home is an option but DEMO/Soil Engineering/Septic systems can be costly.

Once you're in demo mode ...

But this is $30k more expensive than demoing.  

*In ground: Different strategies---1) Pass completely 2) factor in the cost of demo on the pool and back filling area into your rehab costs 3) Change your strategy on this deal if it's a killer deal and do a fix/flip, owner finance or prehab it. 

I did everything from demo to installing cabinets and granite myself.

This is not a good first deal for anyone...unless you have a solid construction background, and I mean like decades.Sometimes when there is a Demo notice posted it is because there are structural issues so severe that the house has essentially been condemned. 

Sometimes they go as far as walling off where the garage doors are supposed to be, so you'd have to demo that and put in garage doors.I know some people who have a former model home as their residence, and the downstairs living area has a whole bunch more can lights in the ceiling than you would ever normally put in that size room.  

Originally posted by Demos Loizides:Couldn't you also add the end buyer to the contract and then quit claim the deed after closing in the amount of the assignment fee?