Housing prices at the peak or just appreciating as usual?

[Josh Falk]

I have been looking to get into real estate as a side hustle. My wife and I make a pretty good living but we are just looking for some passive income on the side. Because of this we don't have to rush into any purchases to help put food on the table.

For the people who have much more experience in real estate than I do, and have been doing this much longer. What is the general concesus on the current market prices (I know this can vary by location, but I am in Pinehurst, NC)

Do you think we are in market peaks and due for a recession in prices in the near future or is this just appreciation as usual? Meaning if I dont buy now prices will just be higher again in a year?