Real Estate Investing

Real estate investing refers to investing in real estate, i.e., in a piece of property that does not include personal property (e.g., a house) or in which the value of the property does not appreciably change due to alterations made to the property. This type of investing is speculative in nature and deals with a high degree of risk. Real estate investing is a rapidly expanding field with significant implications for global economics and social structure. A substantial volume of literature has been published on this subject. One can learn about real estate investing by enrolling in a real estate investing course.

The properties are mainly residential real estate, commercial real estate and vacant land. Residential real estate comprises such properties located inside the boundaries of a person’s dwelling, such as apartments and houses; residential lots or blocks with lots of residential property, such as condominiums, townhouses and row homes; or private land that is used as a recreational area, sports center or a wildlife sanctuary. Commercial real estate concentrates on properties used for businesses, such as office buildings, warehouses, office complexes, retail outlets, etc. Vacant land refers to undeveloped land that may not be used for any specific purpose. In addition, the term ‘infill’ refers to vacant land that may not have utility lines, drinking-water pipes, electricity and other infrastructure required to support a business.

Developing a successful real estate market involves knowing the real estate market trends. The properties can either be bought or sold or leased. The leased properties are called ‘affordable housing units,’ while the bought properties are called ‘affordable properties.’