sell my house or Rent it out

[Reginald Glover]

I would like to get into a duplex to start investing.

I currently have a house that I live in 3 bed 2-1/2 bath and a bonus room atop a 2 car garage. Its 1700 sq. ft. and sits on .25 acre. Any way I am wanting to grab a duplex so that I can start in the multi-family business.

Should I sell the current house I'm in and not have to worry about dealing with two payments so early in the game? Or would I loose out on extra income from not just renting it out and taking the chance?

Thanks,

Reginald