Understanding Commercial Property Types

It is nearly impossible to itemize every single type of real estate investment vehicle.  There are literally hundreds of real estate investments.  Some are passive, like REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and TICs (Tenants in Common) projects, and some are very hands-on, like buying an existing business or developing a mixed use parcel of land.

 My goal is to provide you with a broad understanding of the various major commercial real estate investments.  Many experts and organizations have tried to categorize commercial and investment real estate into between five and twelve different broad categories.  I have divided active commercial and investment real estate into ten broad categories.

 1.      Office Buildings / Office Space

2.      Retail Buildings / Retail Space

3.      Shopping Centers

4.      Industrial / Flexible Space

5.      Hospitality Property

6.      Multifamily Property

7.      Farm and Ranch Property

8.      Business Opportunity

9.      Vacant Developable Land

10.  Senior Housing / Long Term Care Facilities