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Real estate is realthat is, tangibleproperty made up of land as well as anything on it, including buildings, flora and fauna, and natural resources. Real estate has three basic categories: residential, commercial and industrial. When it comes to investing, residential real estate is less expensive and more feasible to individuals, while commercial real estate is more valuable and more stable. As an investment, real estate offers income and capital appreciation. You can invest in real estate directlybuying land or propertyor indirectly through buying shares in publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) or mortgage-backed securities (MBS)