Real estate investing is the best strategy for a happy retirement. For long term investors, generally with the inflation, population growth, limited supply of land, resources; property prices keep appreciating and rents are growing. Having a few good value income producing rental properties in retirement portfolio makes a big difference. Talk with your financial planner for more details.
Buying a Home is More Affordable than Renting in Over Half of the Largest Markets (26 Cities)
https://www.realtor.com/research/january-2022-rent/
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/in-26-cities-buying-a-home-is-more-affordable-than-renting-the-bargain-rents-of-2020-are-now-long-gone-11645643430