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Most people think commercial real estate is all about apartment rentals. Even though residential properties are a big part of commercial real estate investing, other types of properties make for excellent investment opportunities, as well. For instance, commercial real estate includes offices and warehouses, retail centers, and even undeveloped land.

We define commercial real estate as any real estate that’s bigger than one house on one lot. So even if people live in the property, it’s still commercial as long as it’s bigger than one house. Some people would argue that a little property like a duplex or a four-unit isn’t really commercial. That’s okay. We like keeping our definitions simple. Actually, five or more units in an apartment building is considered commercial, but who’s counting? We explain each of the different types of commercial property in the following sections.