Strategy: What's better, apartment complex or a portfolio of SFR?

[John Kinlaw]

Okay ladies and gentlemen investors I'd love to hear your thoughts on this subject!   We are just starting on this journey and could use some of your strategy ideas.

This is my situation, My business partner and I are trying to decide whats the best way to get our feet wet. In one scenario we could scrape up the $150,000+/- down payment for a 12-16 unit APT complex but all of our capital would be tied up in that one deal and it would be awhile before we could do more deals without hard money. Or on the other hand we could start growing a portfolio of SFR with the BRRR method.

It would be extremely helpful to hear the pros and cons of each scenario.  I know that the situation always depends on many circumstances but the more viewpoints I can get the more well-rounded and informed our decision can be. 

Thanks!