This is especially true for the ones that actually need an agent or investor to help them with the property. 

There is still a lot of fairly inexpensive land available in reasonable commuting distance, so we will not see any San Francisco or Seattle type numbers anytime soon.All that said, an investment may still suit your needs - just be aware of the whole situation.Also, while it is true that newer constructions will need less maintenance at first, they do age and after 5-10 years, they will be “older construction”.  

@Nicole Heasley true. my hope was that someone had a space we could congregate at.

For me, this is especially true since I do not have a ton of capital.

What happens if either should fail to be true?

While yes, that’s true.

While we can afford it, it would definitely compromise being able to act on a true investment opportunity that may develop.

This is a passive investment, it’s true.

@Marquis Williams a true pre-approval includes the running of credit.

Prevents potential IRS questions later on about your true business start date.