Real estate investment is that type of investment that is made in real estate with the objective of generating an economic benefit.

The ways in which investment in real estate (real estate) has traditionally been made is through the purchase of real estate such as a house, an apartment, a commercial premises or land hoping to capture appreciation or capital gains on it.

"Owning real estate has long been considered a long-term investment, carrying with it a good burden of protection against inflation"[1]​.

The premise is that the value of the property purchased can increase in value and by selling it later a profit is obtained with a lower level of risk than in other types of investment.[2]​.

That is a way to monetize investment in real estate but there is also the case of renting or renting properties to have, in addition to the actual appreciation of the real estate asset, a periodic income.

In the case of land, and depending on its zoning, there is the possibility of agricultural exploitation, selling it when the price increases, or developing it (building on it) in order to sell or rent the property later. In addition, a series of indirect ways to obtain benefits in this type of investment can be listed.[3]​.

Real estate is generally considered one of the main investment alternatives, since it allows the investor to acquire an asset that historically tends to appreciate, and that, therefore, may possibly grow in value when sold or can be rented with a good return on investment. Thus, the price of existing homes in the United States of America increased by 3.4% annually from 1987 to 2009, on average.[4]​.

Some of the main forms of real estate investment are the following:.

In recent years, digital platforms have emerged that allow you to invest in real estate projects in a fractional way, without the need to acquire a complete property. This type of indirect real estate investment has gained popularity for easier access to international markets, low minimum amounts, and 100% online processes.