First time home buyer/investment - Seeking guidance

[Christopher Karimi]

Good evening, hope everyone is well. I'm posting this because I am seeking advice and guidance on buying my first home. I have a specific location in mind that I love. I'm torn between buying a home I actually like very much and want to settle down in to create a stable life for myself and to start a family down the road vs pulling a loan simply for a real estate investment property which would be something I don't like very much. What I do know is I don't want to go back to being a renter, I've been through three expensive apartments, I want my money going towards a long-term investment. Of course both routes are investments, one would be cheaper and a more sound investment and other a peace of mind and stability. Thank you for reading.