Property investment should never be with focus on the short to medium term. Investing in property must always have the long term in mind. We have all met people who were reluctant to enter the property market and preferred alternative investments, only to discover down the line that property values and property prices had far exceeded their alternative investments gains and that besides the higher accommodation costs / rent that they were paying down the line. For personal accommodation and housing to say the least the benefits in the long term are undoubtedly important but also for the keen investor. With the required research, property sourcing and thorough analysis the benefits of a good property portfolio over time in retirement and long term planning is a " no brainer ".
