Certainly, there is some basis for doing so because many states have not even addressed the issue at all, thus allowing many to go unchallenged in their operations - so far.I simply wanted to present information to people because I believe - which I was clear about - that RTO and LTO are a very shaky business model that could have long-term consequences for those so engaged, as a counterpoint to all of those gurus who post here espousing those methods to help promote their get rich quick schemes. 

I suggest getting the going rate for contruction with like materials and craftsmanship per sq foot. multiply that by the size of the structure to come up with aprox replacement cost.

I only need to pull credit if I haven't pulled one in the last 6-12 months or I suspect material changes.  

And it’s not that I’m promoting quitting your job… but maybe if you are making $X/ year, you look for one that makes $X + $10,000/year to push you closer to getting into real estate?

My leases state no smoking or vaping  of any material on the property. 

If this is mainly sheetrock and cleanup work, the most expensive cost will be the labor and likely not the materials.  

@Jayakrishna BommasamudramThan Merrill is a marketing pimp, he was promoting competing software packages at the same time a few years ago.

, appliances, windows (I assume the abandoned property has been boarded up), materials alone add up quickly much less the labor.  

This is true some times, but in some scenarios, brand new properties end up producing significantly MORE maintenance/repair headaches than older properties.The reasons are:1) Some building techniques/materials are far superior to those used in the past, but some are not, and some are unproven.

I didn’t find any unicorns yet of how to keep it super warm but will see if the cover makes a material difference Insulate your pool: Adding a pool cover or blanket can help to keep heat in the water and reduce the amount of energy needed to maintain a comfortable temperature.Set the thermostat correctly: Set the thermostat to the desired temperature and avoid making frequent adjustments, as this can cause the heater to cycle on and off more frequently, which can increase energy usage.Keep the heater clean: Make sure to clean the filter and other parts of the heater regularly to ensure it is operating at its best.Use a timer: Use a timer to turn the heater off when it is not in use.