https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1j4xq2b/bitcoin_renting_or_buying/
created by chucrutcito on 06/03/2025 at 15:16 UTC
2 upvotes, 6 top-level comments (showing 6)
Historically, Bitcoin has grown much faster in value compared to the costs of renting. If your money is invested in Bitcoin, putting a large chunk of that into real estate can actually limit your potential growth. Renting allows you to keep more of your Bitcoin invested, letting your wealth compound faster than it might if you tied it up in a mortgage and property costs.
Another advantage I've found is flexibility. With renting, you're not tied down to a single location or locked into a long-term financial commitment. If Bitcoin prices suddenly surge, as they often have in the past, you're free to capitalize quickly. On the other hand, owning property reduces liquidity and can make it difficult to adjust to market changes or seize new opportunities.
Comment by Hungry-Class9806 at 06/03/2025 at 15:26 UTC
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Diversifying, especially in real-estate, is never a bad idea...
Comment by Bkokane at 06/03/2025 at 17:47 UTC
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This is some backwards ass coping. In my experience, mortgage payments are about 2/3 of what rent would be, and I’m paying off an asset in the process. So not only do I have more money to buy Bitcoin every month but I also own property. And I don’t have to worry about inflation pushing my rent up every couple years.
Comment by optimus_primal-rage at 06/03/2025 at 18:09 UTC
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You must live too, balance is required.
Comment by JakobBowser at 06/03/2025 at 15:34 UTC*
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I completely agree. I have a degree in business admin with a focus on real estate, a real estate license, and brokers license. In my opinion, btc is not only a harder asset than real estate, it's potential for growth is greater while remaining highly liquid. While btc carries the risk of volatility, it doesn't come with all the risks that owning real estate comes with, and also doesn't tie you down to a specific location like you mentioned. Call me crazy, I'm selling a rental property and will use large chunk to invest in BTC as a long term investment.
Comment by bubibubibu at 06/03/2025 at 16:26 UTC
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In 2022 we sold our apartment for rent and bought Bitcoin @15k. Easy.
Comment by colonisedlifeworld at 06/03/2025 at 16:08 UTC
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Renting can make sense for Bitcoin-focused investors who value flexibility and want maximum exposure to potential upside, but long-term wealth building often benefits from a mix of appreciating assets — including real estate, which has lower volatility and utility value. It’s not either/or — it’s about balancing risk, liquidity, and personal goals.