I also have a vacant lot and a house that's running as a STR but I will tear it down and go new construction there too.  The

@Cheza M. when choosing a PM company you will want to review the PM agreement with a fine tooth comb.

Maybe we will build and sell and we do a 1031 exchange into 2 properties in the Midwest or we hold onto too the house for a couple of years and let it appreciate more.

It hasn't change our policies though, other than offering to make sure everyone has masks and gloves on before entering.

Either way a sawzall type saw with a 14-18 tooth blade should make short work of it.

My sister lives in Tinley, and there are some pretty great deals there, too. The

I told her that was OK with me, that I would mask and glove up, and was willing to risk it. 

Especially if the brick is well done with dog toothing/corbels/herringbone/basket weave or other rare classic features.

Once they start, they build up their own constituents and beneficiaries (and employees) who will fight tooth and nail for continuance, and there has never been a politician with the strength of character to say "No".And who can really blame the politicians?

That can be said for investment properties and handing those off to PMs too. The