Ease of acquiring mortgage on duplex vs single fam/multiplex

[Matt M.]

So I think I may be shifting my direction for my first investment property from a multiplex, to a duplex. I have my personal reasons for this, but I have a few questions.

Are duplex's typically easier to qualify/get a loan for? I'll more than likely be using a VA home owners loan.. but will go with the best option of course. But I'm under the impression that duplexes tend to be a tad bit easier to qualify for due to incorporating the rental properties income (or half of it anyhow)