Buying First Investment or First Home?

[Eric Babcock]

I currently reside in Southern California where I am working very hard to afford the goal of homeownership for my family and I. Yet, I also want to begin my journey as a real estate investor. With that being said, would investing in a rental property to produce passive cash flow hurt my chances of being approved for a primary residence by already having a loan? Would it make more sense to start with a flip or wholesale or will a BRRRR not hurt my chances on qualifying for my first home? Thank you!!