Will the Housing Market Crash in 2026? (w/ Thach Nguyen)

Episode #666

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Are we headed for another housing market crash, or is this a slightly longer correction in the current real estate cycle? With home prices flattening in certain markets, many investors fear buying rentals before a crash. But fear creates opportunity, and today’s guests will show you why today—not next year, or five years from now—is the best time to start!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by Thach Nguyen and James Dainard, who not only survived the 2008 market crash but also built most of their wealth in the years that followed. Does 2026 mirror 2008 in any way? Should rookies be bracing for another housing crash? No one can say for certain, but our experts believe now is the time for investors to double down and take advantage of better deal flow and negotiating power in a buyer’s market.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Thach and James have weathered downturns and adjusted the way they analyze rental properties in uncertain times. They also share the keys to scaling your real estate portfolio (no matter the market), and the time-tested investing strategy that rookies should focus on!

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00:00 Intro
00:55 We Survived 2008!
04:52 Why Not QUIT?
11:24 Will the Market Crash?
20:02 Sponsor: Baselane!
20:58 Should You Buy Now?
26:48 Analyzing Deals Today
31:16 Are We in a Buyer’s Market?
38:32 Biggest Rookie Mistakes
42:53 The Key to Scaling (Properly)
49:15 Connect with Thach & James!