Help! Househack or BRRRR?

[Yllan Lalic]

I am uncertain whether I should invest first in a househack (most likely a duplex) or a BRRRR property.

Currently I am an 18 year old, saving most of my income from a part-time job; living with my parents. I am also in college for Civil Engineering and plan to use that diploma to help me save for buying properties in the future. The problem again is if house hacking; moving out of my parent's house first is a wise choice, or to continue to live with them while I make BRRRR deals and then move out? Fortunately I am lucky enough to have understanding parents that will let me live with them for a bit while I save money. Which investing strategy woule be the better choice if you were in my shoes? I am open to any advice, thank you!