100k to invest. Short or long-term? Single or duplex?

[Travis Walker]

Hi everyone,

been listening and reading a lot.  This is my first post.  I’m trying to figure out the best strategy for investing in my first rental property.  I don’t want to get over my head in my first purchase.  Should I buy a property to rent long or short term?  Should I get a single or duplex?  houses here are running $300k and up for singles and 500k and up for duplexes. Thx!

[John Underwood]

To start with I would recommend the duplex as a long term rental. Learn the ropes on being a landlord then jump into the STR arena.