Single or MFR (Duplex)

[David Fals]

I am a newbie investor looking to purchase my first rental property, and I have been caught between going for a single-family or a multifamily rental. I am scared of servicing two mortgages in the case of a vacancy. I saved up the down payment for a few months and have a few remaining as emergency funds. I would not want to go for the single-family and then run into a vacancy, as I foresee that could happen as one of the cons. How did you all start out? I am basically looking for a cashflow property in the Lehigh Valley or anywhere else, but I would love to visit the property as I am staying in the NJ/NY region.