Commercial residential or commercial property, likewise called commercial realty, investment residential or commercial property or earnings residential or commercial property, is genuine estate (buildings or land) meant to create a revenue, either from capital gains or rental income. [1] Commercial residential or commercial property consists of office complex, medical centers, hotels, malls, retail shops, multifamily housing buildings, farm land, warehouses, and garages. In many U.S. states, home containing more than a specific number of systems qualifies as industrial residential or commercial property for borrowing and tax purposes.

Commercial buildings are structures that are used for business purposes, and consist of office complex, storage facilities, and retail buildings (e.g. convenience stores, 'huge box' shops, and shopping malls). In city areas, a commercial structure might combine functions, such as workplaces on levels 2-10, with retail on flooring 1. When space designated to multiple functions is substantial, these buildings can be called multi-use. Local authorities commonly keep strict guidelines on business zoning, and have the authority to designate any zoned location as such