u/Working_Weird6303

I am seeing a lot of negativity about the real estate as investement and retirement tool. However, given the extreme fear in the market, uncertainty due to tariff, middle east war, inflation etc. the case for RE investment appears weak. To add fuel to the fire, population also seem to be on a decline leading to rent decline and buyer/investor groups thinning out. Essentially nothing seems to be working. Run any property with existing price and rents, all seem negative cash flowing. Warran Buffet said, be greedy when others are fearful and be fearful when others are greedy. My question: Is RE as a wealth building tool dead?