There are people that win on some deals and lose on others.
I did well on real estate from the mid 90’s until early the 2000’s and then took a HUGE loss.
Did okay with Expedia when the timing was right, but lost on others.
There is no quick, “for sure” deal. It’s a matter of good timing, some commons sense and a wee bit of luck.
I imagine the institutional investors etc. will clean up with Google, for the avergage Joe, it’s pretty much a gamble I thinks. 
PS – Anyone want some 7 figure prime Vancouver Island Real Estate???