Along with the same client is building a small resort on one of the Islands. to me the pros are things are based on english law and english is the language of the country.for us where at our age health care is important I would not choose to live there as an x pat.

Its an IRS tax status. 

He is not in great health overall even prior to the stroke. 

To cry out corruption is laughable at this point as corruption is the status quo. 

My license states that it is a non-working status.

@Larry KingReal estate professional status has nothing to do with STRs.

I can see my retirement (401k, Roth IRA), my liquidity (index funds/personal emergency fund/RE emergency fund), health related expenses (HSA), kids college (529 state plan), savings (HYSA), Real Estate equity (through appreciation, equity capture at the buy, loan paydown) etc.

Health is your wealth! 

This status is achieved by materially participating in your real estate activities.

There is certainly a case such as certain STR activities which may qualify for being able to be considered active income, but it's somewhat difficult to achieve this or material participation status where I think you're currently at.