Real estate is the land along with any permanent improvements attached to the land, whether natural or man-made—including water, trees, minerals, buildings, homes, fences, and bridges. Real estate is a form of real property.
Real estate is a class of "real property" that includes land and anything permanently attached to it, whether natural or man-made.
There are five main categories of real estate: residential, commercial, industrial, raw land, and special use.
You can invest in real estate directly by purchasing a home, rental property or other property, or indirectly through a real estate investment trust (REIT).
