An apartment fourplex or larger is considered commercial real estate for an investor. Sprawling apartment complexes, high-rise condominium units, and smaller multi-family units are all CRE investments.

Is a 4 unit considered commercial?

The Difference Between Commercial and Residential

Single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes and all considered residential real estate. If a complex has more then four units it is considered commercial real estate. ... Residential is very emotional, whereas commercial is more about the deal.

What type of property is a fourplex?

Fourplex properties are multi-family homes that contain 4 apartment units. These medium-sized buildings have become increasingly popular with real estate investors. This is in part due to the fact that fourplex buildings are the largest properties you can invest in using a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan.