One example I can think of is that we bought half an acre in one of the best downtown neighborhoods and planned to build 6 urban style homes priced around 300-400k.

weed out properties whose style is significantly different from the subject. 

Not only is there an upkeep benefit, but there are also more styles/colors to choose from than granite.(3) Love a bold backsplash!

Shaker style white. 

Once you breakdown both scenarios in to spreadsheet style numbers, you should be able to see which one best fits your goals. 

I didn't use skill bridge but I took night classes and started a little bit of OJT style work.  

This charming and beautifully maintained Dutch Colonial style 2 family home has much to recommend it, spacious rooms, good ceiling height, handsome woodwork, separate systems, separate entrances, 2 car garage, hilltop & Boston views & wonderful proximity to shops and transportation.

As far as commercial goes you will need to do a few more inspections than residential like Phase 1 environmental, water pressure, septic, commercial building inspections and depending on the age of the buildings lead, asbestos etc. 

It's definitely in-style, and most people are fine with it.

Two of the units are townhome style 2/2's, the other two units are 1/1.