commercial vs residential real estate investing

5 Reasons You Should Forget Residential Investing

5 Reasons You Should Forget Residential Investing

If you're serious about real estate investing, it's time to look beyond those quaint single-family homes.

Bold statement? Absolutely. But stick with me here.

Now, don't get me wrong. Investing in a single-family home beats twiddling your thumbs on the sidelines of the real estate game. And yes, I'll even go out on a limb and say that residential real estate still outshines many other investment vehicles out there.

But that's not why we're here today, is it?

I'm about to lay out five reasons why commercial real estate should be your go-to play.

Commercial Vs. Residential Real Estate

Commercial Vs. Residential Real Estate

Commercial and residential real estate are two sides of the same coin, but they’re still vastly different from one another. However, many of the same principles hold true for both - location is important, they both cash flow and appreciate, and they offer many tax benefits.

Let’s dive into commercial and residential real estate to decide which is better for you as an investment vehicle.