Industrial proprieties are involved in manufacturing and general industrial uses. This category would include the following properties
- Utility plants
- Warehouses
- Factories
- Railroad yards
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Agricultural Property
Farm properties are the most recognized form of agricultural properties. However, this category ca also include aquaculture facilities, timber supply forests, grazing lands and ranches.
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Government Property
Properties belonging to the government or similar authority constitute a majority of the available real estate in the country. These properties include the following, to name a few:
- Federal buildings
- State buildings
- County properties
- City and municipal properties
- Schools
- Public hospitalities and libraries
- Military bases
- Public thoroughways
- Parks and forests
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Commercial Property
As the name implies, commercial property are all properties involved with commerce. Most commercial properties fall into the following categories:
- Apartments. Residential apartment buildings with five or more units are often treated as commercial property. For more information, see the “Investing in Apartment Buildings” article.
- Retail properties. Shopping centers, strip malls and storefronts are some of the visible examples of residential properties. For more information, see the “Investing in Retail Properties” article.
- Office. Buildings and complexes dedicated to offices and professional services are commercial properties. For more information, see the “Investing in Office Buildings” article.
- Entertainent and hospitality. Movie theaters, restaurants, hotels and resorts are all types of commercial properties geared toward the entertainment and vacation industry. For more information, see the “Investing in Hospitality and Entertainment Properties” and “Investing in Golf Courses” articles.