Btw, it took me 4-5 years into my career before I can say I'm comfortable with my earnings to get a house (note the word house, not investment property).

I think, a house is a place to stay for your living and investment property is a place you bought for the purpose of earning money through resell with higher price or to let for the monthly rental.

If you ask me, I will tell you that a house is a liability whereas if it's a property meant for investment; than it's a different story.
Like I always advise although some might disagree with me, never treat a "home" as an investment as eventually it's a failed investment. Than again, it's only my opinion.