I actually prefer the exact opposite: the primary homes should be considered as an investment—i mean, obviously, we live in them—but secondary properties should be banned or strictly regulated as this encourages renting (and associated ballooning of the real estate market). Real estate as an investment asset is precisely the problem.

> I'd prefer real estate investors drive for their properties to generate regular income, though, rather than the common practice of buying property with the main goal of selling it later at a decent profit.

I'd prefer no real-estate investors other than home owners, honestly. They don't seem to add value to the world.