1 100k rental or 2 homes on the same property for 200k

[Cameron Sylvester]

Is it better to have 1 100,000 dollar rental or 2 homes on the same lot not a duplex for 200,000 dollars?

I am looking to buy a rental before the end of the year and am trying to decide if I should go after a single family home for around 100K (115- 95) (known as property "A" or get a single family home that has two units on it home with a carriage house around 200k (190 - 215( known as property "B").

The "A" home would get around 1000 a month in rent and the "B" would get about 1800 together in rent.

The "A" home is in a little worse area but is growing in popularity. The "B" home is in a good part of town but not a ton of growth. Taxes would be a little higher with "B". 

[Cassi Justiz]

I would stick with one home for 100,000. Less potential for drama and you still have an extra 100,000 to do it again. BUT only if you can get a solid tenant pool in the area of property "A". If it's still hard to find reputable tenants to rent out the property because it's in a bad area, then it's going to be a risk tolerance question.

A potential upside would be that A home could increase rent/value if the area continues to gain popularity and desirability.