Duplex w/ small ARV & no loan vs Single Family house hack w/loan

[Jason James]

I think its less messy if I just give the details:

Duplex

$1000 cash flow/mo

Can buy cash ($88k)

Little appreciation after renovation so just minor fixes

Less desirable town but nice area

Or

Single family home

Need a mortgage to buy (250k)

Will have to house hack (I pay ~500/mo)

Better appreciation after renovation (wood paneling for days and shag carpets, lol)

Desirable town that is currently gentrifying

Which do I do first? FYI, I have 120k saved to start. I hope this makes sense.