I started domainig 9 months ago..with only $45 in my pocket to spend(was newly appointed for job),bought two domains at godaddy for $3+$3(plus renewal fees) and sold it for $200 and $85 respectively.. I bought 4 letter.com(Chinese premium) 7 months ago(after reading about domaining in different forums) for $350 and sold it for $950 4 months ago.now I own more than 370 domains (some bought at auction,some drop catch and some hand reg)..
After 9 months I am able to run my NGO,domaining,I left my job(1 month ago) and have my business now...