I'd say for the long term, a duplex will be appreciating more than a SFH (all things equal).

I appreciate the responses and different perspectives here.

I've never tried landbanking for years like that, but I have done some value-add stuff to force appreciation.  

, I would greatly appreciate it!

You can find properties with lots of positive cashflow, hit the 1% rule, and a ton of appreciation.

I would consider holding it a few years and see if there's any appreciation, get some of your money back in rents, and reevaluate after 2-3 years.

Rents go up, houses appreciate, your indebtedness decreases. 

It's a great way to increase your net worth and these loans can also be used to pull cash out of a property as it appreciates allowing you to reinvest money into new deals.Happy to connect to discuss further. 

Lots of positive cashflow rentals that hit the 1% rule with tons of appreciation. 

I appreciate your insight!