Duplex or single family home for first investment property?

[Brayden Trump]

Hello!

I will be moving to Arizona soon and would like to buy my first property. Can’t decided if it would be better to own a duplex first or single family. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! :D

[Ryan Howell]

Either if the numbers work.  Depending on your market, a duplex generally cash flows better, but may be harder to find.  I've had good luck in my area with off market duplexes.  They are easy to spot, then try to find the owner and get in contact with them.  You can do the same for distressed SF.  I like multifamily because you can keep one side rented while renovating the other and makes it easier on your wallet getting started.