Episode 67: Why Thach Nguyen Thinks Most Investors Buy Rentals the Wrong Way with Thach Nguyen

In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Thach Nguyen to talk about what most investors get wrong when building rental portfolios.Thach shares how he went from selling real estate in Seattle in the early '90s to building a long-term portfolio through BRRRRs, multifamily projects, and ADUs. He also explains why focusing too much on passive income too early can slow people down financially.If you are trying to build wealth through rentals without getting overleveraged or stuck chasing bad deals, this episode is filled with practical advice and real-world perspective. Listen and enjoy!You'll Learn How To:Build long-term wealth through rentalsUse active income to buy and hold real estateUse ADUs and development strategies to maximize property valueManage and evaluate a growing rental portfolio strategicallyWhat You'll Learn in This Episode:(02:29) How Thach built his Seattle real estate business(05:27) Choosing real estate investing over other industries(06:50) From being an agent to becoming a realtor(08:37) The “make money, save money, invest money” mindset(09:24) The real difference between earned income and passive income(11:06) Why Thach believes investors should maximize active income first(14:07) Relying heavily on syndications can become risky(17:15) Generational wealth isn't about giving but teaching(21:58) The biggest challenge investors face today is finding good deals(25:20) ADUs are becoming one of the biggest opportunities in real estate(30:00) Adapting and reinventing strategies as market changes(33:13) How Thach and his wife actively manage and review their portfolio(36:41) How Springboard to Wealth grew into a nationwide investing community(40:48) Obsession and deep market knowledge matter in real estate investingWho This Episode is For:Real estate investors building rental portfoliosEntrepreneurs focused on long-term wealth creationAnyone trying to balance active income with passive income goalsInvestors looking for a smarter approach to scaling real estateWhy You Should Listen:Thach Nguyen keeps the conversation simple, direct, and experience-driven. He discusses what has worked for him over the past 30 years in real estate.Connect with Thach Nguyen:Website: https://springboardtowealth.com/ Connect with Marcus Crigler:Website: https://beccfo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7 Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler