Multiplex Which type is better?

[Dustin Sifford]

I am looking in January to get my first Muliplex. Here are two types. One is more like an apartment style some have an HOA others do not. The other type is like a duplex or triplex some also have a small house on the property also. Could you tell me pros and cons and if you have a favorite type over the other. Lets assume both properties cash flow the same. Which style would you pick?

Apartment Style https://www.redfin.com/AZ/Phoenix/2827-E-Kathleen-...

Duplex with House style https://www.redfin.com/AZ/Phoenix/2849-W-Polk-St-8...

[Joe Scaparra]

@Dustin Sifford Its no contest for me.......Duplex property!    

1. Duplex is more like a SFH than apartment style. Have a yard, no one living above you or below you.

2.  Duplex is set apart in competition from apartment living.  Viewed as advantage over apartment living.

3. No HOA, and usually no utilities to cover.

4. Tenants usually higher economic status, less tenant to tenant issues.

5.  Many duplexes have a garage and washer dryer hookups.....many apartment styles have one or none.