Thread: Real Estate Vs. Gold : Which is best?

Real estate is much better than gold in so many ways. One way as you've said real estate gives interest while gold doesn't have interest. The ROI of real estate is much greater than gold. Real Estate is more easier to sell than gold and many more.

I think if to choose between gold and the real estate gold is better as it will always have a good price. And I know that the government buys not houses but gold thinking about the future of the state.

I'm gonna have to say that I'm long gold and bearish on real estate - at least in 'real' terms.

The government will continue to keep the housing market inflated, which will create massive inflation.

In nominal terms, real estate may hold its valu. But in real terms, real estate will lose value against most other asset classes, particularly gold.

I think gold is on its way up, and real estate will "stay flat" at best.

This is not to mention the negatives of owning rental property: negative cash flow, vacancy, competitive rents, maintenance, property tax, insurance, headaches, etc ..

Either way, real estate is overvalued and will only hold up in nominal terms while the prices of everything else rises. The bubble is popping and the government isn't letting it ... so expect inflation in everything else.

Originally Posted by kellierhymes

Real Estate is more easier to sell than gold and many more.

This is just a flat out lie or a statement by someone who does not have a clue about markets. Gold is far, far, far more liquid than real estate and it will likely always be so. Real estate is the most illiquid major asset class. Even a cash sale can take a week or more to complete. Gold can be traded aka sold in seconds on market exchanges.

Originally Posted by ryan_smith

I'm gonna have to say that I'm long gold and bearish on real estate - at least in 'real' terms.

The government will continue to keep the housing market inflated, which will create massive inflation.

In nominal terms, real estate may hold its valu. But in real terms, real estate will lose value against most other asset classes, particularly gold.

I think gold is on its way up, and real estate will "stay flat" at best.

This is not to mention the negatives of owning rental property: negative cash flow, vacancy, competitive rents, maintenance, property tax, insurance, headaches, etc ..

Either way, real estate is overvalued and will only hold up in nominal terms while the prices of everything else rises. The bubble is popping and the government isn't letting it ... so expect inflation in everything else.

Gold is just as overvalued as real estate in most markets. In some markets real estate is begining to become a value. You cannot say that about gold as the move to gold is because of market fears and speculation not because of a real increase in lasting demand or a substantial fall in supply.

Now with that said I do feel like gold has a better chance of appreciating in the near term than does real estate. But, do remember that gold exploded to almost 900 an ounce in the 80s and then plummeted back to under 300 an ounce soon after. So, I personally feel that unless you are an insider that has information on market orders stay away from gold as it is over valued. And only invest in real estate if you can carry a cash flow or you need a place to live and expect to be there in excess of 3 years.

Yes, I agree with you on this that property can give you the rent but I think the prices of gold is rising quickly than property so if someone is going to just buy and sell then gold would not be a bad option.

Gold is more liquid which is appealing. Real Estate has tax advantages and leverage, well I guess you could buy gold on leverage too.

Hard to say, I personally own both-diversification is always a good idea.

If/when inflation starts rolling in, owning both real estate and gold will be a good investment

Real estate and Gold both are good investment, but imo real estate is best for Gold. We can use real estate investments for many purpose like rental, business and future investment, etc..

It is interesting to keep in mind that gold cost around $500 to $600 an ounce to mine. So it's a place to start for valuation. A decent house is maybe $150 to $200/sq/ft plus the dirt, and cash is priced according to other currencies.
Right now it looks like most tangible assets are priced too high compared to what most people earn, from a historic perpective. If we do in fact experience inflationary pressure, it seems like tangible assets should rise compared to cash. But there are so many other factors. Houses are deflating right now. Gold is inflating and the US$ is rising a little. I'd bet on gold or the US$ for a while. Far more liquid than real estate and trending upward at this time.
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