Budget between 300K and 400K.Any areas that have the potential for a good cash flow?

Their success speaks volumes however, its a bit much for me to stomach for a potential benefit. 

This is how I see it:Single-Family Homes:Pros:Larger pool of potential tenants (families).Simpler management (one tenant, one lease).Often easier to finance.May appreciate faster in some markets.Cons:Only one income stream.Vacancy hits harder financially.Duplexes:Pros:Two potential income streams.Live in one unit and rent the other (house hacking!)

Would I still have to go through closing lawyers and get the deed updated to my name or LLC? 

You can still easily find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

Many judges would feel you got paid even if no cash was sent to you.I could see this potentially working on a higher-end property that it in excellent condition with a Grade A tenant.  

A small multifamily property is a smart choice for a first investment—it offers a great balance of income potential and manageable scale for someone new to the space.Don’t worry about being ambitious; it’s clear you’ve done your homework, and you’re already ahead of the game by setting a clear goal.

This will then allow me to do a sewer scope if/when the inspector finds a sign of a potential backup.

Potential for Over-RelianceWhile guidance is valuable, it’s important to maintain your independence as an investor.

One time I had a guest smoke and it went right up the ducts into my unit, it was awful.I'm conscious about how that could potentially affect guests who will be staying in the upper unit in the future.