Commercial Real Estate versus Residential Real Estate Investing

[Lakshay G.]

Hello All,

I'm on my way to start a new career in real estate investing. My question is based upon generality and personal opinion (hopefully in Tri-State Area of MD, VA and DC).

Until now, I have been working on finding residential property, primarily multifamily buildings. And now trying to find a small shopping plaza (3-6 shops).

But I wanted to know that what is the Cash ROI difference between them. I understand I'm going to need more partners on commercial to afford it but at the end of the day, will my ROI be similar to residential one.

Is there considerably less maintenance on commercial properties (as a tenant will be responsible for maintaining the property, for example, a restaurant owner will be responsible if a water leak is caused by an employee in the kitchen versus a residential apartment tenant, will call me and I have to get it fixed).

I hope my question is not too complicated, all opinions are welcomed.