New member recently approved for loan

[Jose Rios]

Hello everyone I've actually been a member here on BP for a couple of months now, I've just never posted on the forum. I am looking to get started on my first real estate investment (first home purchase). Unfortunately, I was not approved for enough to purchase a 2 unit duplex like I wanted. My plan now is to buy a SFH and live in it long enough to meet the minimum amount of time in order to begin renting it out. Would someone maybe suggest I not go this route and just wait to get approved for more and get the duplex? Currently looking in the SE Houston area (Pasadena, League City)