It seems to be tracking status of the areas, which if there's still momentum in those areas could help situate someone for future growth. 

On the one hand, I can see it as a positive indicator, for example of market health and increasing suburbanization. 

@Robert Rixer This one is directly across the street from my house and I could use one of the units to have my mom close by (health issues).

And in many cases this may be warranted as health and safety issues may be present.  

Hello Ashish, as H-1B visa status doesn't permit in active jobs other than their employer. .

Last month Atrium Health purchased 40 acres a mile down the road. 

But I draw the line when there is risk of damage to the property, annoyance to the neighbors, health concerns, pests, etc.

(Making judgements based on family status, number of kids, medical animals, etc etc..)4) When you get that first repair call 10pm Saturday night for a leaking roof or water heater do you have a trusted/dependable guy to call and get it fixed that night?

Real estate, by default, is passive and the primary way to avoid the passive loss rules is to qualify as a real estate professional.Full-time employees and non-real estate business owners cannot qualify as a real estate professional (aka REPS status) because one of the tests is to spend more time in real estate than anything else (and it’s unlikely that you can convince the IRS or Tax Court that you spent more time in RE than your day job).

Also, I know this status can sometimes trigger an audit.