City flat vs family home with garden for first buy-to-let investment

[BarryA]

Hi all,

I am contemplating my first buy-to-let investment and I am wondering if I should be targeting a city flat to or a bigger 3 to 4 bedroom family home with garden.

I am thinking about investing in Birmingham or one of the other midlands or northern investment areas recommended by Property Hub.

Which property type would you chose and why?

Thank you.

Barry.