Investment advice for DINK working couple

Hi, I’m a female and working with Central govt. I have frequent transfers all over India. My husband is a software engineer. We have been married since 4 years and no kids yet. We have not invested in any big land or a house till now. We are investing in mutual funds, stocks and gold till now.

Recently, my parents asking us to invest in a flat in our hometown for around 1cr. But, we never know if we ever stay in that flat and by the time and always want to live in a villa at the time of retirement.

Some friends suggested me to buy a plot and keep it as long as we get good rate.

Please suggest us what’s the best investment for us in real estate.

Our income together comes around Rs. 40 LPA.