How to Invest in Real Estate: 5 Ways In 2024 Here are the five ways for an average retail investor or even someone with access to much more significant capital to invest in and earn a return on real estate. Way One: Traditional/Conventional Investment Model The simplest way to invest in real estate is to buy or lease an asset for the long term and then rent it out to tenants–residential or commercial. The process is simple but needs a significant initial investment and involves yearly maintenance and upkeep costs. Ensure that the asset is free from any legal hassles. Acquire it on a lease, buy it upfront, or through a loan If it is a commercial property, register it with two witnesses at the sub-registrar’s office and follow the procedures outlined there. Once the property is registered, you can advertise it or spread the word about its vacancy in the market. The tenant will have to accept and sign the lease agreement, and then the monthly rentals will be your passive...