Should I be looking at retirement vehicles other than RE?

[Hayden Wright]

My name is Hayden Wright I graduated from the University of Houston this past May and began my first full time job about a month ago. I have been researching RE investing for the last two or three years and am finally ready to take action and purchase my first property. I have been been debating a lot recently whether I should be putting money into other retirement vehicles such has a Roth IRA, 401k, mutual fund, index fund or should I be staying liquid saving my money to buy my first property? Is this something I should be deciding on my own or should I meet with a financial advisor?

I appreciate your advice and wisdom in advance!