Should I Use My Company's 401k for Real Estate Investing

[Matthew Phillips]

I'm wondering if I should pull my 401k money early, which my current employer has been matching, and use that money to invest in real estate as my future retirement fund.

I've heard mixed opinions. Some individuals have told me to do both, keep the 401k and keep my current employer matching it. Others have told me to withdraw the money and put it into something more sustainable such as real estate.

So my question is, is it worth keeping the 401k option, or can that money be better invested through real estate? Any thoughts or advice?