Crypto or Real estate

[xSkylarx]

This has been discussed multiple times in the forum, and most of the answers are mixed. Others may say that they prefer cryptocurrency because they can buy it with a small amount of money and also because they can buy it without going outside your house, only in the comfort of your home.
 
Others also prefer real estate because it can give you passive income while you sleep and you can still earn profit, but the cons are that it needs a huge capital investment to buy a property or even do but and sell.
 
Diversify. No matter what you prefer, it is the best practice to distribute your investment and not only go all in on one because if that investment fails, you will lose your money. That is why having both of them makes you secure in case one of them is a failure.

[BitDane]

Crypto.

Why?

The answer is very simple, I don't want to be a slave to the government.
Show me real estate that doesn't take from you. If there was real estate I could buy and hold without any expenses I'd take that over crypto, but there's nothing like that.
Everywhere you have to pay property tax and often also pay garbage fee and maintenance. I have a small apartment that I've inherited and that costs me about 1k USD a year, even if it's completely empty, unused and unheated. Even if I don't take any profit from owning it, just hold for a rainy day.

My bitcoin doesn't tax me like that.

I think you are just evading taxes for your Crypto gain  (j/k).  Cryptocurrency and Real estate are two different entity so their taxation have different approach.  Real estate being a taxable tangible asset is subject to taxation  by the government  while Cryptocurrency being an intangible asset is only subject to taxation when there is a capital gain.

Anyone can read the links for more information:
Taxable Asset
Intangible Personal Property: Definition, Types, and Example

Anyway, I also prefer cryptocurrency because of the sole reason of having a low entry point, and higher chance of gaining profit due to its current status of being in early stages.  Aside from that due to the same reason @coolcoinz stated, holding it is not taxable until we sell it at the higher price. While real estate is subject to annual tax even, reason why some think of it as a liability than asset when left idle for years.

[Ale88]

Which one do you prefer?

Interesting question. Usually real estate in the long run brings very good profits, and if you own multiple places you can also get a steady income which is almost passive, I say almost because anyway there is maintenance involved unless you get someone who will do all the work from you. But you also need a good amount of money to start investing in real estate, it's not something that every person can do.

On the other hand cryptos require way less money to start, the amount of people who became millionaires thanks to bitcoins that purchased for a few bucks is insane, but cryptos bring way more risks because of volatility.

The best, as usual, is diversification, having both crypto and real estate would be the best move, if feasible.

[libert19]

Real estate is tangible, can provide food/shelter, legal proceedings involved to make a transfer which gives you sense of security and protection. Also, you feel like huge burden leaving you when you own your own place to live. Whereas, crypto is fragile, rampant scams and hacks, volatility, significant security knowledge required to secure your funds.

Prioritize real estate first. Once you own a place, explore crypto investments without burden of rent or the landlord.

[Z_MBFM]

Cryptocurrency:
 Cryptocurrency is a digital form of currency that not controlled by any government or any central authority.
In crypto, there is a high rate of return as compared to the real-estate. Cryptocurrency is decentralized (not controlled by any authority or any government). In crypto, u can trade at any time according to the condition of the market you can trade for a long or short period of time. As you wish. But in crypto, the price can swing at any time because any good or bad news is able to change the game.
Real-estate:
Real estate investors are those who purchase property to make profit. They buy residential, commercial or invest through funds. They make money when the value of the money over time increases.  Real estate provides us with a physical asset that can provide us security and stability as compared to cryptocurrency. Real estate property has high potential as compared to crypto to increase its value after a period of time.

Which one do you prefer?

Lol, are you for real? After writing all this the best you can do is to ask us to choose between crypto and real estate? Well, both of them are good investment opportunities but they are not the same and shouldn't be compared together. Can you invest $50 in real estate? I bet you can't because the amount is really small and laughable, but you could invest same amount or less in cryptocurrency and make quite a fortune with it.

Like I said both real estate and cryptocurrency are good investment, but real estate is for a selected few that have the financial capabilities to invest in properties, but cryptocurrency is for everyone, irrespective of your financial strengths.

For real estate investment one need big amount but anyone can start investment from $1 in bitcoin. And returns of profits are faster from Bitcoin than from real estate.  But real estate is considered the best investment by older people because they don't know much about Bitcoin.  They have a negative perception of Bitcoin.  However, young people are more vulnerable to Bitcoin than real estate and consider Bitcoin investment as a potential investment rather than real estate.

I agree with you High capital required to start a real estate business It is estimated that at least $40k-50k is required to start a small real estate business. But it depends on the location. And for this, different types of documents are required, but for Bitcoin, huge amount of money can be invested anonymously without any kind of documents. And at least $1 can be invested. However, since Bitcoin is not legalized in all countries, there may be legal issues in Bitcoin investment in many countries, but real estate business is legal in all countries.  So investment depends on individual's ability and country's laws.

[LogitechMouse]

Cryptocurrency:
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As you wish. But in crypto, the price can swing at any time because any good or bad news is able to change the game.

The fact that the price can swing anytime is the reason why many people wanted to invest into crypto.
Volatility = money. That's the principle of those investors who wanted to earn money in the shortest amount of time possible. More volatility, more profit, but at the same time more losses.

Real-estate:
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They make money when the value of the money over time increases.  Real estate provides us with a physical asset that can provide us security and stability as compared to cryptocurrency. Real estate property has high potential as compared to crypto to increase its value after a period of time.

Aside from the land appreciation overtime, real estate owners can also earn from rental income. They build a house on their property, and let the tenants live on their house.

Real estate has a higher potential to increase compare to crypto? I don't think so. A quick google search, and I saw that the average price appreciation of a real estate is around 14%. Compare it to crypto where it's price can double or triple in just a single year. Of course this isn't consistent, and we might see both assets go down in price as well.

Which one do you prefer?

Both.

One is more secure one is more profitable. Every investor wans profits, but I'm the type of investor who balances both security, and profitability when it comes to investing. If given the opportunity, I'll invest into both... or I'm investing in both already, but mine's on REITS, which is another form of stock from a company.

[Fuso.hp]

In case of real estate business you will get as much security as in case of crypto business you will not get as much security. Many times we see a lot of fraud in these crypto businesses, maybe there is a lot of writing about this fraud for a few days but those who cheat do not come under the law and there is no place to complain in all cases but in the case of real estate business if the trader commits any fraud. If he is a victim, he can go to the nearest police station and file a complaint and based on his complaint, the police takes various steps, so I think real estate business is the safest business. Besides real estate business we must have some alternative business, as that alternative business we can do crypto business. The risk in crypto trading is relatively low if enough precautions are taken.

[bitzizzix]

I think both are good and it's best to have both. And real estate gives you physical ownership of your investment, it's one of the best asset classes globally. Of course, we must know where to buy it so that it is easy to grow and become a stable income through property rental or property value appreciation.
But when compared to crypto, especially Bitcoin, this is the best investment. Because real estate and any type of investment you can buy after you make money or after making a profit from Bitcoin. And this is a smart way, the most important thing is that you can understand, have sufficient knowledge and are also an expert in making profits from Bitcoin, and with this you can realize whatever you want.

[Bd officer]

Cryptocurrency:
 Cryptocurrency is a digital form of currency that not controlled by any government or any central authority.
In crypto, there is a high rate of return as compared to the real-estate. Cryptocurrency is decentralized (not controlled by any authority or any government). In crypto, u can trade at any time according to the condition of the market you can trade for a long or short period of time. As you wish. But in crypto, the price can swing at any time because any good or bad news is able to change the game.
Real-estate:
Real estate investors are those who purchase property to make profit. They buy residential, commercial or invest through funds. They make money when the value of the money over time increases.  Real estate provides us with a physical asset that can provide us security and stability as compared to cryptocurrency. Real estate property has high potential as compared to crypto to increase its value after a period of time.

Which one do you prefer?

Real estate investment is good, risk is low. Investing in cryptocurrencies is risky, yet I like Bitcoin. I can start investing with little money. I can buy and sell anytime. Completely under my control. I think I will get more profit in less time. I have seen that by investing in Bitcoin, many people have made huge profits. I always choose Bitcoin.

[ancafe]

Cryptocurrency:
 Cryptocurrency is a digital form of currency that not controlled by any government or any central authority.
In crypto, there is a high rate of return as compared to the real-estate. Cryptocurrency is decentralized (not controlled by any authority or any government). In crypto, u can trade at any time according to the condition of the market you can trade for a long or short period of time. As you wish. But in crypto, the price can swing at any time because any good or bad news is able to change the game.

Speaking of cryptocurrencies, as far as I know are still quite common and there may not be a choice that you give here. Unless you mention specifically about certain coins like bitcoin for example. At this stage one will see one of the many available coins and most importantly the chosen coin has fundamental levels that are more bearable in the long term and I'm sure you get what I mean.

Real-estate:
Real estate investors are those who purchase property to make profit. They buy residential, commercial or invest through funds. They make money when the value of the money over time increases.  Real estate provides us with a physical asset that can provide us security and stability as compared to cryptocurrency. Real estate property has high potential as compared to crypto to increase its value after a period of time.

Which one do you prefer?

There is no choice whether we like it or not because it is not a free choice that we can just take. You have money then you have everything that's how it works in the two examples you gave. Real estate is not a business that is run by people with lower middle income because it requires large capital support to run this business, so can a person's will have any influence if they don't have that support? Of course not, you can say Real estate is good but there are no opportunities for some people with lower middle income to get into this business.

Meanwhile in Bitcoin you don't need a lot of capital to get involved in it, because there are many methods and ways that we can take this approach and there are many opportunities for us. So the answer is not which one you prefer but which opportunities we can take advantage of to bring us to the real utilization stage.

[DanWalker]

This has been discussed multiple times in the forum, and most of the answers are mixed. Others may say that they prefer cryptocurrency because they can buy it with a small amount of money and also because they can buy it without going outside your house, only in the comfort of your home.
 
Others also prefer real estate because it can give you passive income while you sleep and you can still earn profit, but the cons are that it needs a huge capital investment to buy a property or even do but and sell.
 
Diversify. No matter what you prefer, it is the best practice to distribute your investment and not only go all in on one because if that investment fails, you will lose your money. That is why having both of them makes you secure in case one of them is a failure.

There have been thousands of answers on this but out of all the answers I found the funniest was some people saying they don't like real estate and they would rather invest in bitcoin. I can guarantee that no one doesn't like real estate or gold, but we don't have a lot of money to invest in them and bitcoin is a better choice for us.

Bitcoin is suitable for everyone, while real estate requires a lot of money to invest. But many people without money lie that they don't like investing in real estate even if they are rich, LOL.

After all, both are good investments and it is up to our financial ability to choose one of them. Don't speak ill of them just because we can't afford to invest in them, but make efforts to achieve them in the future.

[jasonjm]

I would say both. Both have their merits and demerits, but I am of the opinion that you should have some offline investment before you have an online/BTC investment. It will increase your chances to earn good profit and will give you some financial stability. Everyone likes a new house or a flat to live in, so real estate and BTC should go hand in hand when it comes to investment. 

[Peanutswar]

Both investment is ideal but we are now dealing with price volatility, in terms of  bitcoin the price change every time and people riding with its demand so there's a lot of trader, if we are talking about real state those lands takes time becomes too much expensive and also it depends on the location if the location has an easy access to the community like hospital, top tier places, market and etc. there's a chance your bought house will now becomes higher the price but if not also you'll get hard to sell that. For me ideal to make a business first like this real estate if this becomes successful you can now make an investment and ride with the market price of the crypto.

[GbitG]

It might come down to personal choice; both have different concepts of investment and have advantages and disadvantages in terms of earning. Here, I will discuss a few points between Cryptocurrency and Real estate. I hope it will clear your mind about the choice between both.
★ Cryptocurrency has a low barrier to entry; investors can purchase coins with less capital. While real estate is costly to own and maintain. You have to allocate thousands of dollars for investments.
★ Real estate carries less risk (volatility), while cryptocurrency has more volatility.
★ Cryptocurrency is decentralized in that users can transact with peer-to-peer networks, while real estate has a lot of responsibilities that real estate owners must comply with.
★ Real estate can give you a steady profit, whereas cryptocurrency can give you a quick profit or make you lose money due to its high volatility.
★ Real estate cannot be traded quickly. It may take several times, even months or years, to find a buyer for a property. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile, meaning the coins can be easily traded, If you have proper knowledge about the market.

Both are good options for investment; it's up to you and mainly depends on your criteria as to which one is best: cryptocurrency or real estate.
You must weigh the pros and cons and determine whether you can afford the risks and requirements of the investment you have chosen. It is always possible to invest if you have enough capabilities

[icalical]

I think both is quite profitable, but at the current market condition maybe real-estate is more secure than crypto. Next year is Bitcoin halving, and now Q3 of this year is almost end and the crypto market is still in bearish. While the price for a house around me keep increasing. But for me personally I will always choose Crypto over real-estate, personal preference.

[Sim_card]

Real estate is tangible, can provide food/shelter, legal proceedings involved to make a transfer which gives you sense of security and protection. Also, you feel like huge burden leaving you when you own your own place to live. Whereas, crypto is fragile, rampant scams and hacks, volatility, significant security knowledge required to secure your funds.

Prioritize real estate first. Once you own a place, explore crypto investments without burden of rent or the landlord.

Yea, it is good a have your own house built, so that you can have rest of mind and you have also conquer shelter problem. But this investment demands a huge capital to start with and might take a very long time to set it up and have passive income. On the other hand bitcoin is fragile but has the potential to give you huge profit compare to real estates. To buy bitcoin is easy than building an estate. The two of them are both important and very good to diversify. A nobody or an average Joe would find it difficult to build an estate.

[ololajulo]

These are subjects that should be addressed early on, preferably before entering a bullish market, and prudent investors should consider. Cryptocurrency is characterized by its high volatility and significant risk, even for experienced individuals, unless they exercise caution and diversify their gains. Real estate, while not without its challenges, represents a worthwhile avenue for diversification. Additionally, other investment options include the stock market, commodities, collectibles, and more.

[gunhell16]

Sincerely, I would choose Bitcoin or a cryptocurrency over either of the two. Of course, when I experiment with different ways to make money with cryptocurrencies, if I end up with a profit that surprises me, I may decide to fund yet another investment. Thus, there will be plans to purchase the coins when the events I think about occur when it is time to actually lift them from my possession.

In other words, with cryptocurrency, if you have investments that you can be certain will increase in value along with the onset of the bull run, you will undoubtedly make a profit that you did not anticipate. I see that the chances are high because of this.

[AicecreaME]

I'd choose Bitcoin all the way.

Bitcoin is less hassle, no paper works, less tax, and easier to buy and sell compare to real estate. Though, they are both good profit generator in the long run, I just don't like selling real estate because they take too much energy from you, physically and mentally. In Bitcoin, if you're a holder, all you gotta do is to buy when it dumps hard and wait for it to skyrocket before selling it, easy profits.

[traderethereum]

Cryptocurrency: You can buy it for a small amount of money and many people can afford it
Real estate: You have to have a lot of money to buy it and only a few people can afford it.
Which do you prefer?
If it were me, I would prefer cryptocurrency.
I can have more investments in crypto while I can't buy real estate yet.

Even if someone has the resources and money to buy the real estate, he should think twice about it. Real estate was a good investment a decade ago but now the world situation is unrest. The Ukraine Russia War, the China-US tension and the increasing floods/earth quake in recent times have made real estate a risky investment.

We all know that if there is any hint of a world war, people wouldn't be buying the properties, and we could see a selloff pressure in the real estate industry.

Bitcoin, on the other hand, might prove to be a very handy and store of value in these uncertain times.

In addition, he must prepare a lot of money that not everyone can have.
That is why, by investing in crypto, we can adjust the budget so that our finances are not disturbed.
If we choose real estate, we have to be ready for all the bad situations that can happen, but in crypto, we also have to be ready for price changes that can happen at any time.
Investing in bitcoin is the best choice as a long-term investment.