If you are just learning to fly start with a high wing trainer.
If you want to build and crash, start with a bi-plane.
Not trying to be rude, but you will have a much better chance of enjoying that Bi-plane if you learn from a basic high-wing with some dihedral.
While learning to fly the first plane, build the Bi-plane.
I'm sure others can advise, better that I, on which one fly better than other for your requirements.
Buckmeister