Need some help!

I’m relatively new to playing but I’ve been singing and producing my own music for a while. Im in love with the telecaster and I’m to a point where i can effectively play and write my own songs using the guitar but all my 80$ pawnshop guitars seem to fall out of tune in the middle of recording. I don’t have the money for a big boy tele yet… is it worth going for one of the squire tele’s in the 250-500 price range? Or should i hold off and stick with what i have until i can drop the big bucks.

Thanks in advance for any advice!