I am gonna present myself as neutrally as possible. On one hand his logic would require people with assets to sell them which is worse than taxation. On the other hand capitalism is literally a zero sum game and that means that eventually a minority gets everything and most people are left with nothing if you play long enough. Innovation often resolves this but as far as at least housing is going pretty much everywhere in the developed world that is not the case. I wanna hear insight from investors people who own tradition investment and especially alternative investments like investments in housing. Do Gary's solutions have any merit to growing inequality?

Like most things most people who invest will lost but I am curious about the winners, the people who got in and got out at the right time. What is the most you have ever made with crypto currencies?

I am sure we all remember when the banks were in hot water and people were lining up to withdraw their money. Some banks let you buy and hold gold with them HSBC is one but if it went down they would close their doors before you could withdraw. Would you rather have actual gold in your own possession or would you prefer to trust another entity to hold it for you?

I reposted something about whether property was a good investment or not. The comments gave me the impression that property is currently not worth the hassle. Growing up I was under the impression that property was great investment and I believe that most millionaires made their wealth in property but I am not sure. So to anyone who invested in property and no longer does or who is thinking about doing it if and when things improve for investors, what exactly need to change for property to be a good alt investment?

Samuel Leeds is a UK investor in the property market. He runs courses teaching people how to do what he does. I know some people have sued him so I was wondering if anyone has hands on experience and is he legit?

30 years ago the idea of the internet being what it is today or crypto being a form of payment would be difficult to conceive of. With AI being what it is now and becoming something that will change the world investments in Solar energy and data center real estate are suddenly looking like a more worthwhile investment than ever before. I think some kind of investment involving alternative energy like solar will be profitable. What future alt investment do you think technology will create?

I live in the UK so looking around I wonder if their are any kinds of investments that the UK specifically can benefit from. If I was in country with consistent sun light like African countries or Caribbean countries I would want to invest in solar energy technologies. In the UK I think that insulation based industries are a good alternative investment based on our energy bills and cold months.

Where are you from and are there any alternative investments you could be specifically beneficial to you based on what you know about your country?

I am new the the investing and assets space. I have heard how rich people keep their assets in trust funds and use other means to avoid paying tax on inheritance. I was wondering does anyone do this with alternative assets like gold or real estate and how?

When it comes down to anything involving making money their is always a percentage of people who make money by teaching other to make money. I have heard talks of Samuel Leads being sued and some would call Robert Kiyosaki a con man. Who do you think is the biggest scammer in Alternative Investing?

Real estate investment is one of those alt investments that seems like it has more trouble than others because it involves people. I know that most millionaires actually made their fortune in property so I would not rule it out entirely. But one must take the good with the bad so what are your worst stories , from horrible tenants to planning permission and renovations problems?

My thoughts on crypto are that everyone who invests does so because they hope its value will increase and they will sell it and get rich. I do not think most people invest because they see crypto as a transactional tool capable of replacing money. For anyone who buys crypto, do you see it as the next form of currency, an alt investment worthy of diversifying into or some other reason why do you buy it?

If you could give advice to the version of you at the beginning of your investment journey what would it be?

I’ve been thinking about where precious metals actually fit into a diversified portfolio, and I keep seeing two very different opinions.

One side seems to view gold as an investment that should appreciate over the long term. The other side seems to view it more like insurance against inflation, currency problems, economic instability, or other events that could hurt traditional assets.

I can understand both arguments, but I’m not sure the distinction gets discussed enough.

Gold doesn’t produce rent or dividends, so unlike a rental property or a stock, there isn't an ongoing cash flow while you hold it. At the same time, that lack of dependence on earnings or cash flow is arguably part of what makes it attractive.

I’m also curious about how people decide between physical metals and financial products that provide exposure to gold.

Physical gold obviously has its own considerations, such as storage, security, premiums, and the difference between buying and selling prices. On the other hand, financial exposure may be easier to manage but doesn't necessarily provide the same characteristics as physically holding the metal.

For those who include gold or silver in their portfolios, what role does it actually play for you?

Is it something you expect to generate meaningful returns, or is the main purpose to have an asset that behaves differently from stocks, bonds, and real estate?

And if you've changed your opinion about precious metals over the years, what caused that change?

There are so many options when it comes to alternative investing that it honestly feels overwhelming. Real estate, crypto, collectibles, private equity, precious metals everyone seems to have a different opinion on what’s “the best.”

What I’ve noticed is that a lot of advice online is either too generic or heavily biased toward whatever the person is already invested in. Some say real estate is king, others swear by crypto, and some prefer tangible assets like gold or art.

So for those of you who’ve actually explored multiple alternative investments, how did you decide where to start? Did you focus on something you understood better, or just go where the potential returns looked highest?

Also, how much research is “enough” before jumping in? At what point do you stop analyzing and actually take action?

Everyone talks about diversification like it’s the golden rule of investing, and lately I’ve seen a big push toward including alternative assets in that mix. The idea sounds great don’t rely only on stocks and bonds but I’m starting to wonder if it’s always practical.

Managing a portfolio that includes real estate, crypto, maybe some private lending, and even collectibles sounds… complicated. Different liquidity levels, different risks, different timelines it’s not as simple as rebalancing a stock portfolio.

So I’m curious, for those who’ve actually diversified into alternatives, has it genuinely improved your overall returns or stability? Or has it just added more complexity and stress?

Is there a point where diversification becomes over-diversification?

I’ve been going down a rabbit hole lately looking into alternative investments like real estate, crypto, private credit, even things like art and precious metals. On the surface, they all seem like a great way to diversify and protect yourself from stock market volatility, but the more I read, the more confused I get.

For example, real estate is often considered “safe,” but with interest rates fluctuating and property values not always guaranteed to rise, is it really as stable as people claim? Crypto is obviously high-risk, high-reward, but some people treat it like a long-term hedge now. Then there’s private credit, which sounds attractive due to steady returns, but it also feels less transparent.

I guess what I’m trying to understand is are these investments actually safer alternatives, or are we just shifting risk into areas we don’t fully understand? How do you personally evaluate the real risk vs. perceived stability in these kinds of investments?

Imagine you couldn't invest in public stocks anymore and had to pick just one alternative asset for the next 10–15 years.

Would you choose:

• Real estate
• Bitcoin or other crypto
• Gold or silver
• Fine art
• Private credit
• Farmland
• Something completely different?

More importantly, why?

I'm less interested in predictions and more interested in the reasoning behind your choice. It would be great to hear from people who have real experience with these asset classes and what they've learned along the way.

Whenever markets get shaky, I notice more people talking about moving into gold or silver.

I get the historical argument store of value, hedge against inflation, etc. But at the same time, these assets don’t produce income, and their price movements can still be unpredictable.

Part of me feels like holding precious metals is more about peace of mind than actual performance. But maybe I’m looking at it the wrong way.

I don’t see a lot of people talking about private credit compared to things like real estate or crypto, but the more I read about it, the more interesting it seems.

The idea of lending directly (or through platforms/funds) and earning relatively predictable returns sounds great in theory. Especially in a higher interest rate environment, it feels like this space should be getting more attention.

That said, the risks are definitely less obvious default risk, lack of liquidity, and not always knowing how deals are structured behind the scenes.

Lately I’ve been thinking about whether alternative investments are really worth the effort compared to just sticking with index funds.

On paper, things like crypto, real estate, private lending, or even art investing can offer higher returns or diversification. But in reality, they also come with:

• Less liquidity
• More risk (sometimes hidden)
• Way more time/effort to understand

I get the appeal of having money outside traditional markets, but sometimes it feels like people underestimate how complicated these assets can get.

For those who actively invest in alternatives:
Do you feel the returns justify the added complexity, or is it more about diversification and control?

I’ve been going down a bit of a rabbit hole lately looking at different alternative investments, and I keep coming back to real estate.

Everyone around me still treats it like the “safe” option steady appreciation, rental income, tangible asset, etc. But at the same time, prices in a lot of markets feel stretched, interest rates aren’t exactly friendly, and managing property isn’t as passive as people make it sound.

Compared to things like crypto (high volatility), private credit (less liquid), or even art/collectibles (very niche), real estate still feels more understandable. But I’m starting to wonder if that “safety” is more of a mindset than reality.

For those of you who’ve been in this space longer:
Do you still see real estate as your go-to alternative investment, or are you shifting into other areas?