What does it really take to raise over $50M in real estate capital, survive the 2008 crash, and come back even stronger?In this episode of The Flipside, Blake Shultz sits down with Fuquan Bilal, CEO of NNG Capital Fund, to unpack his 26-year journey in real estate—from fixing and flipping in Newark, NJ, to building funds, buying notes, and scaling into impact-driven multifamily across the Southeast.Fuquan shares how he:-Accidentally stumbled into real estate and replaced his salary in just months-Rode the FHA/first-time homebuyer wave pre-2008, then had to completely rebuild after the crash-Used personal development, mindset work, and his family as anchors during the darkest seasons-Transitioned from small multis in New Jersey to larger assets in markets like Macon, GA and Birmingham, AL-Builds communities, not just complexes—partnering with nonprofits, offering financial literacy, and serving low-income and Section 8 residents-Structures owner finance, bridge debt, and Fannie/Freddie loans, plus how his funds work for accredited investors-Raises private money the right way—through relationships, education, integrity, and over-communicationYou’ll hear practical strategies on:-How to rebuild after a major setback (like 2008)-The mindset shift needed to responsibly use other people’s money (OPM)-Single-asset vs. pooled funds and which structure fits which investor-Stabilizing value-add multifamily vs. building high-end luxury spec homes-Simple marketing tactics (including social media ads) to fill C-class units faster-Whether you’re a new investor, a seasoned operator thinking about starting a fund, or a busy professional who just wants to invest passively with trusted operators, this conversation is packed with both strategy and soul.Connect with Fuquan Bilal🔗 Learn more & explore offerings: nngcapitalfund.com(Details on minimums, returns, and accredited investor requirements are on his site.)FOLLOW ME TO GET MORE UPDATES!========================================Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.shultz.9Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakeshultzTikTok: https://www.instagram.com/blakeshultz========================================