Fed up of renting in Ghaziabad — is buying a trap?

₹25,000 rent for a 2BHK in Vasundhara every month feels like a waste, honestly. I'm fed up of renting, landlord raised rent again, so finally taking the plunge. Looking at places around Raj Nagar Extension or Siddhartha Vihar, maybe a 3BHK for ₹80L-₹1Cr. But honestly, everyone glorifies 'owning your home' and 'rent is dead money', but does the math *actually* work out in Ghaziabad right now? With EMIs, maintenance, and all the hidden charges, I'm starting to think it's a trap. How long do you *really* need to hold a property to see any decent appreciation here? Is it even worth the hassle compared to just investing that down payment elsewhere? Change my mind. Seriously, tell me why buying in Ghaziabad isn't just locking up capital for years with minimal returns.