But I have failed to see any such mining setup and investments in the same till date that are legit and have not been scams.
Buying bitcoins or shares of mining companies is an individual choice. The stock market is more regulated by law, and many investors find it easier to buy shares while there is no Bitcoin ETF.
I think that there are some mining companies that will allow you to profit share if you invest in the hardware right? I think could mining is definitely the hot space right now. It's constantly advancing and these mining stocks are proving to be a great way to gain BTC exposure without actually buying the coin