Replace a SFH with a Duplex?

[Casey Rawlings]

I am closing soon on a small SFH that I will be renting, but am considering selling/moving the house (its on piers) and building a duplex in its place. There are currently duplexes in the neighborhood, so the zoning isn't an issue. This being my first go at a rental, should I just stick with the original idea of renting the SFH or is the duplex a good idea? The duplex will be a larger investment for sure and I will have two tenants to deal with versus one, but twice the income...Please share your thoughts, good or bad...would love the