Real estate investing usually refers to the ownership of land or property with the expectation of earning stable income from renting and benefit from value appreciation in long term. It may also include a broader range of property sectors, such as offices, industrial, commercial, resort hotels or vacation houses.
Investors may engage in real estate investment through direct ownership or indirect investment under pooled funds.
Investing in different types of property sectors does require specialized knowledge as they might be subject to intense speculation and specific risks.