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By   Ian Woychuk , CFA   Chances are, when you think about investing in   real estate   the first thing that comes to mind is your home. For many people, their home is the single largest investment they will ever make. But have you ever stopped to consider that once you purchase a home it becomes part of your overall   portfolio   of investments? In fact, it's one of the most important parts of your portfolio because it serves a dual role as not only an investment but also a centerpiece to your daily life. Though a home is one of the largest investments the average investor will purchase, there are other types of real estate investments worth investing in. The most common type is income-producing real estate. Large income-producing real estate properties are commonly purchased by high net-worth individuals and institutions, such as life insurance companies,   real estate investment trusts   (REITs) and   pension funds . (To read more abou...

Real estate is   property   made up of land and the buildings on it, as well as the natural resources of the land, including uncultivated flora and fauna, farmed crops and livestock, water and mineral deposits. Although media often refers to the "real estate market," from the perspective of residential living, real estate can be grouped into three broad categories based on its use: residential, commercial and industrial. Examples of residential real estate include undeveloped land, houses, condominiums and town houses; examples of commercial real estate are office buildings, warehouses and retail store buildings; and examples of industrial real estate include factories, mines and farms. BREAKING DOWN 'Real Estate' Real estate is a special instance of   real property. Real property, a broader term, includes land, buildings and other improvements – plus the rights of use and enjoyment of that land and all its improvements. Renters and leaseholders may have rights t...

Those who consistently make money in   real estate   know the market. They know the locations and the history. They know what new developments are planned. They know the transportation and the schools. They know everything about the area where they invest. They have to know it all. Staying ahead of the competition in real estate   investment   means doing your homework. If you are new to the business, it can be daunting, but in this article we'll teach you six tricks that the old pros use to get ahead of the trends instead of chasing them. (To learn about the perks of real estate investing, see our "Exploring Real Estate Investment Tutorial" and "Investing In Real Estate.") Study Local Pricing The first things to study are the   current price   trends in the area. For example, a potential   investor   should look to see if the price of homes is accelerating faster in one area than in others. Next, check to see if the average home p...