Hi Megan,
Welcome to the forum.
Its a matter of deciding what type of property is for you,
BTL or
BTS or both, depends on strategy. The
BTS option, if prepared will generate cash and
BTL will hopefully generate Cash Flow, and may be cash if the deal works (
BMV).
There is enough advise here to help you decide.
If can be of assistance of any sort, please let me know.