First time home buyer possibly Buying Duplex?

Im asking this question because i want to be safe.This wwould e my first house.Im 18 years old I live in Northern California.I have Good credit, I am a firefighter / and work for my fathers construction Company.
Im considering going in on deal with my dad and buying a property and then building a duplex.One half would be mine and the other his.The duplex is on .5 acres and it would be not connected. one being 1000 sq feet with 2 car garage being mine the other beting 900 and 1 car garage.Im planning on living on one half and my dad renting out his side.What should i watch out for?what should i do to be safe?

ps id either being selling it in 2 -4 years depending on the market or buy out my dad or rent my half out.

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