Build or buy first property

[Leonard Leon]

Hey everyone, so I live in Massachusetts and it's a very expensive market to get first started. I'm looking to house hack a duplex with garage but everyone i see is in a terrible area. I'm thinking about buying a piece of land and building exactly what I'm looking for. Just wondering if anyone has used this strategy, and if it's a good idea right now especially with materials out of control price wise. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!