In real estate today, flipping for profit is largely out. It’s simply too hard to find properties with enough upside potential. So where can you put your money if you want to invest in real estate? You can pay it towards your own 3-4% mortgage (if you’re lucky enough to have one). You’ll increase your equity faster and eventually eliminate your mortgage, or at least pay it down enough that if another dip in prices comes along, you’ll be positioned to take some of your home equity to invest further. Just a thought.