I guess you must have bought several properties 10yrs ago when it was a great investment back then?
Mate I'm only a young bloke, I wish I'd bought several properties 10 years ago, but as a Year 12 student then, I doubt they would've lent me any cash.
I'd say I'm one of these Gen Y guys who says buying a house is too expensive, but instead of whinging about it like most do, I've devoted a lot of time and energy into educating myself and then renting and "actively" Investing the difference.
FYI did such a good job on the self educating and trading, that I landed a job as a stock broker.