Comparison across cost, time, income, appreciation, maintenance, and risk
| Metric | Digital Property | Physical Property |
|---|---|---|
| Development Cost | Lower ($5K–$50K) | Higher ($100K–$500K+) |
| Development Time | Weeks–Months | Months–Years |
| Income Potential | Scalable, global reach | Steady, location-bound |
| Appreciation | Brand/traffic-driven | Historically stable |
| Maintenance | Technical updates, servers | Repairs, compliance, tenants |
| Risk | High innovation risk | Lower, market cycles |