I am trying to look if someone has already mentioned that there's already a thread about it but, it seems that no one has pointed that out.
@OP, there's a duplicate thread already from the same topic of what you've made and that's this topic[1].

[1] Real estate vs cryptocurrencies vs business

Personally I prefer cryptocurrency over real estate.

Cryptocurrency, especially Bitcoin, is safer and more profitable in the long run. You can also start with a small capital that you can expand in the long run, unlike real estate, which needs large capital from the beginning.

Working in cryptocurrencies is much easier and cross-border, and you can work from home via the Internet. As for real estate, you need experience in certain matters such as construction, legal transactions related to real estate, and conducting many legal transactions that may be complex and take a lot of time in some countries.

In the end, both options are good and profitable, but every person has a different nature. Some may prefer cryptocurrencies and others may prefer real estate.

I have come across of this kind of thread severally and we have already discussed so many things concerning this of issue in this forum, but nevertheless I will give my own point of view concerning real estate management business and cryptocurrency investment, i know quite well that well any kind of investment you venture into and for you to propagate in such business it needs curiosity and consciousness, real estate business is a kind of business that is very lucrative and you may be lucky enough to make triple of your capital used for the investment, while in cryptocurrency it's matter of measure and monitor and also concentration because if you understand the rudiments of cryptocurrency especially in Bitcoin investment, theirs every tendency that you will make profit than someone who is into real estate management business.

Both investment can not be overlooked as they are of huge profit when embarked upon. They both need funds to stat with and this should be the major focus for which i expected good responses from. Going into real estate business, one would need a huge capital investment and lots of procedures involved which would cost time, stress, government approval etc to start up with considering the fact that if  the funds are borrowed, you would definitely need to repay till you clear your debt but bitcoin is not like that. Bitcoin does not require you getting involved with huge capitals. You can buy and hold based on your investment capacity. No stress, no delay, you do not need anybody's approval to invest in bitcoin. You invests as it pleases you and come to talk of it, it is a decentralized system where you have view or custody over your assets.

Lastly, bitcoin is mobile while real estate is not mobile which means that one can move about with their bitcoin asset all round the world without anybody's notice which paves way for the "border less transaction"but you cannot  do that with real estate. I think this is the real big difference between the both investment.

Before you take answers and suggestions posted here literally to mean investment advice, just remember that in both you can make money as well as make losses. For those who think that investment in the real estate sector is a guaranteed profit earner they should've a rethink. I often hear people say land doesn't depreciate but I beg to differ. It's not always the case that one can resale what they've bought higher than they've bought it. Take for instance one buys a piece of land in an area that later got entangled with communal disputes. Well I leave you to paint a picture with your imagination of what the situation will be. For me, I think it will make much sense to invest in both.

If asked to choose, it's quite evident that this question is tailored for someone of affluence. Wealthy individuals have the luxury to decide between cryptocurrency and real estate. Meanwhile, those in the lower to middle-income brackets may have the option of cryptocurrency alone.

In my current circumstances, if I were compelled to make a choice, cryptocurrency is clearly the path I'd take. This aligns with both my financial capacity and my knowledge base. I haven't delved into the intricacies of real estate business methods, so diving in without any foundational knowledge would carry inherent risks, even though it's touted as a relatively stable asset amidst market volatility.

Bitcoin makes more sense for me at this point, and when I reach a level akin to a real estate entrepreneur, it's highly likely that I would venture into learning the ropes of the real estate business first, particularly honing my negotiation skills, which are currently less developed.

By the way, this topic isn't all that different from other topics : https://bt.irlbtc.com/view/5462387

I acknowledge your viewpoint on cryptocurrency suiting your current circumstances. From a financial standpoint, it does provide easier entry points than real estate. The blockchain technology underpinning Bitcoin offers transparency and security, which isnt always guaranteed in the real estate sector, especially for those unfamiliar with its intricacies.

However, remember: each asset class carries its own set of risks and rewards. Diversifying your investment portfolio is a widely recommended strategy, even in the realm of cryptocurrencies. Thus, while Bitcoin might seem like a logical choice now, expanding your horizon beyond - perhaps considering a fraction of your assets in real estate in the future - would mitigate risks. Despite the ebb and flow of Bitcoin's value, your acknowledgment of the need for negotiation skills in real estate suggests a wise, future-oriented thinking process.

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.

Don't be deceived or don't mix things up. It is not all cryptocurrency that is decentralized. It is only bitcoin that is 100% decentralized. Many of the altcoins are centralized and even the ones that claim they are decentralized still has some level of centralization in them. So be guided.

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As of the question in OP?
You are not bound to chose between Crypto and Real Estate, you can chose both and divide your portfolio to fit both.

My first choice will be to own my house because it is currently a need. The cost of paying rent affects my finances, so having a house will reduce the financial burden of rent. When it comes to investment, I will choose Bitcoin over real estate. Real estate involves house maintenance and tax and sometimes tenants might not pay rents when due. But in Bitcoin investment, you just need a wallet and ensure you keep it safe. The returns from bitcoin are higher than the profit from real estate in my country.

The assumption that it is easy to keep or hide money from crime in bitcoin is untrue. In fact, it is easier to hide cash from the authorities than bitcoin. It is difficult to track cash payments but bitcoin transaction is in the public domain. Secondly, the government cannot totally restrict people from using Bitcoin due to its decentralized nature.