How to Compare Equity and Real Estate as Investment Options?

When it comes to wealth creation, predominantly, there are two options available: equity (shares or stocks) and real estate (finished and raw).

Although there are many other avenues that people like to consider e.g. precious metals, forex, commodities, art, paintings, and some new ones as well, including cryptocurrencies and NFTs (non-fungible tokens). By and large, these are speculative products and you make money only when someone pays you more than what you bought them for, which may or may not happen. In between, you are left to fend for yourself.