In commercial, you can scale faster with fewer properties. For example, a 10-unit apartment or a small industrial building can generate income equivalent to multiple SFHs. You’re also often dealing with business tenants who treat the space with more care since it affects their livelihood.
Downside:
Fewer buyers when it’s time to sell. You’re usually targeting investors, not owner-occupants. That means the pool is smaller, and your pricing needs to reflect income, not emotion.