Your list is pretty comprehensive, I would check deeds, title, leases, management agreement, vendors, etc.I tend to disagree with the bolded portion though.

Is there any value in trying to lease option it? 

I have done some flips and lease options along with a few rentals.

I'm in the process of breaking my lease and moving into a recently purchased SF home.

To help clarify, Loftium has both our down payment program available in Washington state, and our Loftium Lease program where we offer landlords above-market rent and place long-term tenants who manage Airbnb guests in part of your rental property. 

If you have a clause in your lease about not making any changes to the property I would use that to get the pool removed.

I've done assignments with Lease options but never a subject to. 

If so, leasing it out and buying a new one could be a great place to start, if you're looking for rentals.

My wife and I both worked for nearly a decade for a commercial property company focused on leasing and sales in the retail sector so personal real estate investing was always a path we knew we would pursue having seen first hand the wealth real estate can generate. 

Yes your name and signature will be on the lease and the option (two separate agreements).