Should I buy an investment property before my first home?

[Andre Vasquez]

Hello everyone!, Im new to bigger pockets with aspirations to get into the real estate investing world.
Like the title states; im a first time home buyer and real estate investor that will be in the market for a new home within the next 6months. I have no idea how to go about getting started however, I have a wife that wants our first home to be our only home, but I know that will make it harder for me to buy more properties in the future since the house wont be cash flowing. 
I'm looking for advice on how I can get started in real estate investing while still being able to own my own home, with options to get more properties. 
Any advice or ideas would be lovely!