Property is always good, but remember that it is not really an investment unless it can sustain itself or pay for itself.
Take a rental house, it is called an "investment" but really its a sink for money due to repairs, mortgage, taxes, and other fees.
As long as the rent coming in covers those expenses, then it is an investment.
Property by itself is a drain on your money due to property tax unless it is farmed or utilized in some way. Of course if you bought a piece of beach front land and just paid the tax for years until the area around it built up...then sold it...then it would be a gain and considered an investment.
So if you got the money for property, I'd do that but not at the expense of having a fun hobby too.
$10K for a completely built up car can be an enjoyment and cheaper than a new car.
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