First time home buyer!

[Mike Chin]

Hello everyone ! I'm new to the world of real estate. I have a question. So my original plan was to buy a multi family.  But for the multi family in my area I wouldn't even break even I know cash-flow is hard to come by and I'm not in a hurry but would it be best to start with a single family home first then rent it out after my year in the home to maybe take equity out and try to find a three family or even four-plex . Like is now a good time to even be looking to buy? Seems very high in my  area. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.