We primarily focus on residential multi-family and so far we have stayed in the Western Mass area.

Since you're familar with commerical development, most enginering firms, and attorneys work on both residential and commerical. 

We financed this deal using a residential VA Loan.

Quote from @Victor Yang: [NORTH CAROLINA] Hello,Is there a way i can create a lease for just the land, but not the house, or have a NNN residential equivalent?

Hi all -- I've identified a piece of property that I would like to develop into mostly residential homes, with some townhomes/multifamily.

After sitting vacant for a while I'm entertaining the option of converting to residential units.

With your background in real estate (STRs and assisted living), commercial MAY make more sense and then if there are any residential deals you can take them as well.

Originally posted by Alison Robinson:Hello all,I am in immediate need of a Commercial/Residential Property Management Company representing owner-landlords on the South side of Chicago.

It would be far better for you to join NARPM - National Association of Residential Property Managers SE Virginia Chapter and join as an affiliate. 

I'd say the logical paradigm in the question is a bit off.CRE includes everything from airports to golf courses to hospitals to campgrounds.So saying "residential versus commercial" is like saying "bacon versus plant life."