I got cousins who are into the flipping house business and they are doing very good. They can now live off of their housing investment and the thing is they bought it at a low price and renting or selling it for double. But the catch is you have to be a handle man.
Before I bought my first house, every house I went to was MY HOUSE! until I get to the next one and it was always better than the first. Then finally after 6 months I finally found my house. It's not my dream house, but it's a deal that steals. Good area, good neighborhood, old folks, and quiet street. Take your time. They say choosing the right house is like choosing the right wife, vice versa.