Actually, the home that you're living in isn't that solid of an investment...it's more like forced savings. Generally you'll come out ahead (versus if you rented), but depending on the market, it could easily take 10+ years before it works out in your favor.
If you can buy property and then have other people pay the mortgage for you, now THAT is a solid investment.
If you can buy property and then have other people pay the mortgage for you, now THAT is a solid investment.