First time buyer advice

[James Rizzo]

Hello BP community! I was wondering if you had any regrets on your first investments. I’m looking at long distance investing since I’m in the military. I have enough for a down payment for $400k properties. If the cash on cash return is comparable would you go for a 6 unit complex ~ 380k or a duplex at 90k? Both would require minor rehabs but nothing significant. 

Lastly, would be using a family member to manage the duplex but would hire a PM for anything bigger. 

Any thoughts/advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

-James