Is Duplex worth it even if your not cash following?

[Geovanni Heredia]

Hi I am a first time buyer with hopes of becoming a buy and hold investor in the future and I am contemplating making an offer on a Duplex that fits all my needs as a family man but from the numbers I ran it won't cash flow (while I live there). The tenant's rent will cover most of the mortgage but not all leaving me coming out of pocket about 400$. I am currently renting for $1000 so I would be saving 600$ a month. Some advice please !! 

Thanks in advance !! :) 

[Ron Fletcher]

I would run the numbers as if both sides were rented( you being one of the renters) and if the numbers work, do it.