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title: Real Estate Investment
description: Real estate investment is real estate that generates income or is otherwise intended for investment purposes rather than as a primary residence or personal use.
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# [Real Estate Investment](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/real-estate-investment)

 Written by [The Realized Team](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/author/the-realized-team) | Jul 18, 2022 12:00:00 PM

Real estate investment is real estate that generates income or is otherwise intended for investment purposes rather than as a primary residence or personal use.

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