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The Legacy Investor with Cameron Philgreen31: From Flips to Funds: Fuquan Bilal’s Blueprint for Passive Wealth and ImpactIn this episode, I sit down with Fuquan Bilal, an experienced real estate investor who has raised over $50 million and scaled his business from single-family flips to multifamily funds. We talk about how he escaped the rat race, built systems for passive income, and created a life of balance and impact. Fuquan shares his insights on raising capital, staying laser-focused, and the importance of continuous growth and self-investment. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re already deep into real estate, you’ll find this conversation packed with real-world wisdom and motivation. Let’s dive in!2025-06-1635 min
BizBlendCreative Real Estate Mastery with Fuquan Bilal: Profits, Risk & Long-Term WealthIn this powerful episode of BizBlend, we dive deep into the real estate trenches with Fuquan Bilal, a dealmaker who’s raised over $60 million in capital. From humble flea market beginnings to running a high-performing real estate fund, Fuquan shares real-world insights on how to structure deals for both security and scale. We cover risk mitigation, investor trust, creative seller financing, and the real mindset needed to navigate market volatility. If you’re serious about building a real estate legacy—this conversation is a must-listen.
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Fuquan Bilal is the CEO of NNG Capital Fund a...2025-05-3126 min
The Everlasting Fulfilment PodcastSelf-Assessment is Your Secret Weapon Against CEO Disease with Fuquan BilalShow some love or send your feedbackStanding at the helm of a thriving real estate enterprise with a 26-year legacy, Fuquan Bilal knows firsthand the pitfalls of leadership isolation and burnout. In this candid conversation, he reveals his journey from being a "one-man band" to building systematized operations that allow him to focus on high-value activities while maintaining work-life balance."No one can do it like you do it," Fuquan shares, pinpointing the perfectionist mindset that keeps many entrepreneurs trapped in micromanagement cycles. His breakthrough came when he learned to accept 80% perfection when delegating...2025-05-3023 min
The Potpourri Place Podcast ShowEveryday Entrepreneur - Fuquan Bilal - NNG Capital Fund - S2 E 11Send us a text🚀 What happens when a man takes every loss life throws at him and turns it into a stepping stone to wealth, wisdom, and legacy? In this jaw-dropping episode of The Potpourri Place Podcast Show, we sit down with the unstoppable Fuquan Bilal — real estate investor, mindset transformer, and founder of NNG Capital Fund — as he unpacks his journey from pain to power.From overcoming childhood struggles to building multi-million-dollar real estate portfolios, Fuquan shares how emotional intelligence, strategic investment, and unshakable faith reshaped his life. This episode is a blueprint for anyone...2025-05-2142 min
From Adversity to AbundanceChapter I: “The Events that Shape a Character” with Fuquan BilalFuquan Bilal is one of the entrepreneurs featured in Jamie Bateman’s Book - From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial Transformation. This is a republished episode (originally released on May 3, 2022) Episode 5: From a Life-Threatening Shooting and Millions Lost to Real Estate and Relationship Wealth with Fuquan BilalYou can buy Jamie’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Fuquan Bilal is a multifaceted individual, excelling as an author, investor, and business owner, boasting a wealth of knowledge spanning vari...2024-03-2642 min
BigMikeFund217: Navigating Multifamily Investment Challenges and Opportunities with Fuquan BilalWelcome to another episode featuring Fuquan Bilal, Chief Visionary Officer of NNG Capital Fund. With over 24 years of experience in real estate investment, Fuquan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His innovative investment strategies and keen financial acumen have propelled NNG Capital Fund to success, allowing them to acquire under-performing real estate assets and transform them into lucrative opportunities. In this episode, Fuquan shares his insights on various aspects of the real estate market, from creative investment strategies to navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. He delves into topics such as evaluating the benefits and drawbacks [...]2024-02-2041 min
Deals & Dollars: Real Estate Investors and EntrepreneursHow to Overcome Adversity by Building a Resilient Business w/ Fuquan BilalToday we have a Newark native and the CEO of NNG: Real Estate Investor Fuquan Bilal.Ever wonder how adversity can shape your destiny? Today we have Fuquan Bilal on the show, a successful real estate investor whose story is one of the wildest we've had on the show. From discovering his passion for real estate investing to surviving the 2008 market crash and a violent shooting, Fuquan's journey is a masterclass in resilience. Listen as he takes us through his early days of investing, the valuable life lessons he learned from fatherhood, and how facing...2023-09-0651 min
From Adversity to AbundanceFrom a Life-Threatening Shooting and Millions Lost to Real Estate and Relationship Wealth with Fuquan BilalFuquan Bilal is an accomplished author, investor and business owner with expertise across numerous asset classes and strategies. Fuquan runs a blended fund that purchases property and adds value to many communities in the United States. Fuquan's company invests in multifamily properties, mortgage notes, single-family rehabs, etc.
In 2001, Fuquan was shot five times in a botched robbery, which he says is the best thing that every happened to him. It created a new path for him in life. In 2008, he lost $2 million of his own money and then went through a divorce and custody battle. Th...2022-05-0343 min
The Next-Level Income ShowNavigating Through The Financial Crisis And The Pandemic Using A Diverse Real Estate Strategy With Fuquan BilalIt is often said that real estate is one of those lucky industries that managed to thrive even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. But without diverse planning and the right expertise, surviving such a financial crisis would be challenging. Chris Larsen is joined by Fuquan Bilal, CEO/Founder of NationalNoteGroup Capital Fund, to discuss how they pivoted according to the pandemic's drastic market changes. He shares how their automated processes and hybrid real estate-notes model brought success to their company. Fuquan also talks about his books on real estate learnings throughout the years that serve as a...2021-08-3130 min
Real Estate Investor MBAEp 30: REI MBA - Purchasing Real Estate at a Discount in the Current RE Market with Fuquan BilalIn this episode, Fuquan Bilal sits down with us for an interview to share some great information about how he is able to buy real estate at a discount in this current real estate market. During the interview we cover the following topics, just to name a few:- We talk about adversity and how your purpose and your passion can fuel your perseverance.- Purchasing tax liens as a strategy to get real estate at a discount.- Building up cash reserves to take advantage of great opportunities that will be coming down...2021-04-2329 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 80: Johnny WolffIn today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, CEO of HomeRoom, Johnny Wolff, talks about co-living real estate.Johnny’s career started in Finance in Silicon Valley. In 2015, he became a full-time real estate investor, renting by-the-room. In 2018, he sought to solve the problem of finding a co-living arrangement and founded HomeRoom. HomeRoom is one of the fastest growing co-living companies in the US.Johnny holds a BSc in Business Administration and Finance from the California Polytechnic State University.How do they deci...2021-02-1618 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 79: Haley GantIn today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, IRA Specialist at Quest Trust Company, Haley Gant, talks about self-directed IRAs.Haley grew up around real estate. Her parents became involved in real estate when she was in kindergarten and have since flipped over 1700 houses and become hard money lenders. In high school, they taught her about self-directed IRAs. After graduating from college, Haley joined Quest. Haley educates investors on how to utilize and diversify their 401k or IRAs by investing in real estate, notes, or other privately-held assets....2021-02-0922 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 78: Veena JettiIn today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Founder of Vive Funds, Veena Jetti, talks about multifamily syndications. From graduating with a finance degree at the age of 20 to running multiple successful companies, Veena has paved the way to financial freedom.Veena was born into a real estate family. Since graduating college at the age of 20, Veena has gained experience in corporate growth strategies, acquisitions, business development, syndication, and asset management. She has over 10 years of experience in overseeing more than $1 billion in real estate assets, and has worked for multiple Fortune 500 co...2021-02-0224 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 77: Kim ButlerIn today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Founder of Partners For Prosperity, LLC, Kim Butler, talks about alternative investments. From growing up on a dairy farm, to becoming an industry leader in atypical financial planning, Kim’s passion has driven her to innovate and place herself at the top of the game.Kim grew up on a dairy farm, where she learned her discipline, work ethic, and saving habits. She got herself through college by selling milk from the cow her father bought her in the 4th grade. After graduating college, Kim...2021-01-2627 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 76: Ron WalravenIn today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Owner of Waymark Homes, LLC, Ron Walraven, talks about his 21-year journey in real estate. From working as an auto mechanic to taking on multiple real estate markets, Ron has overcome adversity and been driven to become successful.After graduating from high school, Ron got a technical degree and worked as an auto mechanic for 17 years. After a back injury in 1998, Ron started taking real estate classes and went into real estate selling REOs. In 2012, he started doing wholesaling. Since 2000, Ron has been involved in...2021-01-1921 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 75: Caleb PearsonIn today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Owner of ZoomOffersNow.com, Caleb Pearson, talks about his ZoomOffers system.Since graduating college in 2012, Caleb has been involved in real estate. He spent several years selling Remax franchises, and he currently has the #1 Remax Team in South Carolina. Caleb and his team close around 200 deals a year in retail, over 150 deals a year in Wholesale/Fix n Flip, he owns 120 rental properties, and he has sold over 1000 homes during his career so far.ZoomOffers was created for those in...2021-01-1223 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 74: Javier HinojoIn today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Co-Founder of All States Capital Group, LLC, Javier Hinojo, talks about multifamily and commercial real estate investing. From having 32 cents in his bank account on New Year’s Day in 2017, to buying 343 units in the past 10 months, Javier’s passion has driven him to new levels of success.In 1998, Javier served as VP of American Security & Lock Inc. In 2016, he became CEO of IQ Real Estate Investing, LLC, and in 2019, he Co-Founded All States Capital Group, LLC. In the past 5 years, Javier has acquired over 1...2021-01-0520 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 73: Cory BoatrightIn today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Founder of Real Estate Investing Profits and Phenomenal Results Coaching, Cory Boatright, talks about marketing, the importance of listening, and the meaning of success. From selling Kirby vacuum cleaners door-to-door, to founding many successful businesses, and even defeating thyroid cancer, Cory has overcome every hurdle thrown at him and turned it into a success.At the age of 16, Cory dropped out of school and started selling Kirby vacuum cleaners. By the time he was in his 20s, he had already been involved with around 40 co...2020-12-2927 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 72: Max KellerIn today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, President of Savior Publishing House, LLC, Max Keller, talks about raising private capital. From being a full-time math teacher to founding and building several highly successful businesses, Max has attained many levels of success.Prior to joining the real estate industry, Max worked as a high school Math Teacher. In 2016, Max founded Savior Home Buyers to assist seniors with their unique set of challenges in housing. As part of SHB, he created an educational program that aimed to empower seniors, as well as providing us...2020-12-2326 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 71: Brian JoyceIn this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, CEO of Joyce Reid Capital, Brian Joyce, talks about tax deeds and wholesaling during the Covid-19 pandemic. From buying his first tax deed property to growing his investment company, Brian has been attaining great levels of success.Brian started his business in 2011 investing in tax deeds after paying $22,000 for his first property at a tax deed auction. By 2013, Brian became a full-time fix-and-flipper. He also worked as an Insurance Assistant at Liberty Mutual Insurance from 2012 to 2014. His skills include Business Management, Customer Service, and Process...2020-12-1525 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 70: John MartinezIn this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Owner of Midwest Revenue Group, John Martinez, talks about sales. When it comes to sales and training, John has climbed the ladder of success and cemented himself at the top of the game.John Martinez is an industry-leading sales trainer. A serial entrepreneur, John has founded several businesses aimed at training, and while he maintains the majority of his focus on real estate investment training, his team can train within any industry. To date, John has trained more than 5000 salespeople in multiple industries. He has...2020-12-0924 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 69: Chris PrefontaineDo you want to get in to real estate with little or no money down? Are you looking for new ways to scale your business, even during the Covid-19 pandemic?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Fuquan talks to Founder and CEO of Smart Real Estate Coach, Chris Prefontaine, about selling on terms, structuring deals, and creating a recession-resilient business. From doing constructions in the 90’s, to founding and running his own real estate business, to becoming a three-time best-selling author, Chris’s determination has allowed him to succeed in many d...2020-12-0119 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 68: Brock MogensenAre you looking to get into investing during the Covid-19 pandemic?In this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Fuquan talks to Co-Creator of Smart Asset Capital, Brock Mogensen, about navigating the real estate industry as a newer investor during the Covid-19 pandemic. From house hacking his first duplex, to co-founding a successful company, Brock has been able to attain success in a relatively short space of time.Brock started learning about the real estate industry around 3 years ago, and bought his first duplex a year later. In...2020-11-2515 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 67: Holly LynnAre you looking for ways to diversify your income through short-term rentals and AirBnb? Do you want to be able to travel while managing your properties?In this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, the Queen of Capital, Holly Lynn, talks to Fuquan about short-term rental management. From renting out her sofa, to managing multiple AirBnb properties and rentals, Holly has earned a reputation for her work ethic, and has positioned herself as an industry leader.Holly is a graduate of the San Francisco State University College of...2020-11-1723 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 66: Charles TassellHow is Covid-19 affecting the real estate industry?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, COO of National Real Estate Investors Association, Charles Tassell, talks about the state of the real estate industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. From working on public policies and legislation, to serving on national boards, to being a Deer Park, Ohio Council Member, Charles has spent a significant amount of time affecting change through his many successes.For over 20 years, Charles has been working on public policies, advising policy development for multiple mu...2020-11-1125 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 65: Jennifer Seeno TuckerIn this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Rockstar Real Estate Agent, Jennifer Seeno Tucker, talks about becoming an investor and realtor. From working part-time in education, to closing her first real estate deal, to becoming a top producer in real estate, Jennifer’s passion has allowed her to become successful and help others reach their goals.After graduating with a master’s degree in education, and working part-time as an educator, Jennifer took the decision to become a licensed real estate agent in 2012. In 2017 and 2018, EXIT Realty International awarded Jennifer with the Silv...2020-11-0521 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 64: William HollyHow are you adapting your business to keep ahead of the curve? Are you looking to invest but don’t know how to get into the industry?In this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Owner of Holly Nance Property Solutions, William Holly, talks about his experience adapting to the new virtual world. From working two jobs, to buying his first building, to turning a six-figure profit three months after starting his real estate holding company, William’s passion for real estate has allowed him to scale his business and reach multiple levels of s...2020-10-2720 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 63: Loral LangemeierDo you want to be in real estate? Do you want to know how to become a millionaire?In this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Fuquan talks to “The Millionaire Maker”, Loral Langemeier, about how to become a millionaire. From working a corporate job, to investing in real estate, to writing 5 best-selling books, Loral’s passion has allowed her to accumulate immense wealth and success. Today, Loral is teaching the average Jill and Joe how to become millionaires themselves.Until 1996, Loral worked a corporate job before becoming involv...2020-10-2033 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 62: Sam PrimmAre you interested in diversifying your real estate portfolio? Do you want to learn how to keep growing your business during the Covid-19 pandemic?In this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Fuquan talks to co-owner of FasterHouse and FasterFreedom, Sam Primm, about the real estate industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. From working a 9-to-5 to founding three real estate companies, Sam’s business success has grown from strength to strength while also creating generational wealth. Today, Sam is giving back through his FasterFreedom educational program, helping people achieve financial freedom through real estate....2020-10-1524 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 61: Michelle BoschAre you looking to invest in land? Do you want to increase your passive income while also ensuring financial security for future generations?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, co-founder and CFO of Orbit Investments, Michelle Bosch, talks about land. From immigrating to the US, to building an 8-figure company, Michelle’s many levels of success stem from her passion to create generational wealth and attain financial freedom. Today, Michelle and her husband, Jack, share their knowledge and experience to help future investors.After immigrating to t...2020-10-0729 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 60: Phil GreenAre you a seller looking for active buyers during this pandemic? Or are you looking for ways to keep your business afloat using digital tools? Do you have a team that is dedicated to working overtime to get results?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investing, managing partner at The Green Group Real Estate, Phil Green, talks to us about the importance of dedication and how his team is able to keep growing their business even during the Covid-19 pandemic. From working in the corporate world, to getting his MBA, to bu...2020-09-2922 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 59: Lauren HardyAre you investing in your backyard but not seeing the margins you once had? Are you interested in investing in out-of-state markets? Do you want to free up more time so that you can focus on the things that are important to you?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Virtual Wholesaling Coach, Lauren Hardy, talks to us about virtual investing. From flipping houses in her backyard, to investing in out-of-state markets, Lauren’s passion has allowed her to overcome unique challenges. Today, the mistakes she’s made have turned into teacha...2020-09-2332 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 58: Robert NickellDo you have all the systems and processes in place to scale your business? Are you looking to hire virtual assistants? Or do you want to know how to build a remote team so that you don’t have to spend 90 hours a week doing repetitive tasks?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Founder and CEO of Rocket Station, Robert Nickell, talks to us about virtual teams, outsourcing, and the importance of thinking about how we spend our time. From working a corporate job, to rehabbing houses, to starting a virt...2020-09-1526 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 57: Bob LachanceHave you ever contemplated outsourcing work to virtual assistants? Are you in real estate and looking for ways to scale your business with virtual assistants? Or do you want to know how to find good opportunities?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, CEO of REVA Global LLC, Bob Lachance, talks about leveraging virtual assistants to scale your business. From being a professional ice hockey player to entering the real estate industry and building a global network of successful businesses, Bob has a long track record of overcoming hurdles.Bob sp...2020-09-0922 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 56: Corey ReymentDo you want to go from “having to work” to “wanting to work”? Do you want to know more about marketing strategies to generate leads and grow your business? Or are you trying to decide which vehicle in real estate will work best for you to reach your ultimate goal?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, co-founder of Fox Cities Home Buyers, Corey Reyment, shares his experience navigating from ‘having to work’ to ‘wanting to work.’ From starting his real estate investing company in September of 2016, to buying his first rental property ju...2020-09-0221 min
Big Mike Fund Podcast071: The Stigma of Section 8 and Government Checks With Fuquan BilalWelcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my privilege and a pleasure to have Fuquan Bilal. Fuquan and I are good friends and are in a couple of masterminds together (The Collective Genius and The Freedom Founders). He has been doing fix and flips and rentals in New Jersey for the past 20 years. In this episode we’re talking about his experience in the real estate business, trends, what the post-COVID environments might look like, the stigma of Section 8, emotional equity, and so much more.
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A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 55: Andrew NewlonHas anyone ever told you “I wish I started when I was younger…”? Do you want to start investing, but you’re not sure how? Should you invest in rental properties, or go into wholesaling and flips? Or do you just want to know more about marketing?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, co-owner of Ozarks House Buyers, Andrew Newlon, discusses the importance of listening, learning, and teamwork. From rehabbing houses to going full-time in investing in 2015, Andrew and his team have been solving problems and steadily growing their business.2020-08-2518 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 54: Patrick PrecourtWhat does your success look like? Have you got all the right knowledge to succeed but you’re still not seeing results? Do you believe that the way you think affects your life? In the future, do you want to be good, better, or best?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, multi-talented entrepreneur, Patrick Precourt, digs deep and tells us how our own thoughts can be the difference between failure and success. From being a competitive Rugby player, to investing in his first property at the age of 25, to being an i...2020-08-1928 min
Real Money TalksOpportunities in Real Estate Before, After, and During COVID-19 with Fuquan BilalThis is another special COVID-19 marketplace awareness broadcast. We are the place to keep you up to date on what is going on in the market. Specifically for entrepreneurs who need to make money in this ever-changing time, come here with any questions you have and we will have or find the answers. We will continue to bring you amazing experts that share their expertise and perspective on what is going on in the market today. Today I am joined by Fuquan Bilal. Fuquan is the founder and CEO of NNG. Fuquan Bilal founded NNG in 2012 with the...2020-08-1326 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 53: Martin BoonzaayerDo you want to buy a property but can’t get conventional financing right now? Do you own a home, but you owe more than you can net by selling it traditionally? Or do you just want to learn more about the note business?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, CEO of “The Trusted Home Buyer”, Martin Boonzaayer, sheds some light on his combination of passive and active income streams. From investing part-time to buying his first five houses in 2008, Martin has dedicated much of his time to his passion of helpi...2020-08-1124 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 52: Nathan TrunfioAre you interested in learning about all things lending? Are you looking for a lender that understands contractors and investors? Is it possible to get funded within a week? Or do you just want to hear the numbers?In this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Nathan Trunfio, President of Direct Lending Partners, will share what he’s learned from his 10+ years in lending and real estate. He has a never-ending thirst for learning and a passion for helping others.And he’s managed to perfect his work-life balance.From his company owni...2020-08-0423 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 51: Fernando AngelucciWould you like to learn more about self-storage real estate? Are you looking for a recession-resilient asset class to add to your portfolio? Did we mention that your turn-over time in self-storage can be as low as 30 minutes?In today’s episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Fernando Angelucci, Senior managing partner of Titan Wealth Group, shares his experiences from living a 9-to-5 life to purchasing and investing in self-storage facilities full-time. His strong will and work ethic were fuelled by seeing the hard work his immigrant parents were doing, and he was de...2020-07-2924 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 50: Gene GuarinoAre you looking for a way to cash-flow huge properties that nobody else wants to buy? Are you looking for long-term solid residual income? Do you want to own a business that is both impactful and profitable? Do you want to get involved in residential assisted living but you don’t know where to start?In this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, Gene Guarino, founder and CEO of the Residential Assisted Living Academy, shares his story from buying his first home at the age of 18 to training thousands of investors throughout the Un...2020-07-2120 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 49: Jay ConnerWhat do you do when you have perfect credit, a good job, and the bank still cuts out your funding….while you have two real estate deals that you are working through?This was the situation Jay Conner faced in the market downturn in the early 2000’s. A little over 90 days later, he was able to raise over $2 million dollars on his own through private money lending.How did he do it?What lessons did he learn?In this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, the “Private Money Authority” shares how he w...2020-07-1419 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 48: Joe LieberAs the broker and president of JL Investment Group, Joe currently has a lot of things going on in his business. Successfully managing a brokerage requires work in a lot of different areas including marketing, acquisitions, finances, networking, and more. Getting help for all of this work can be difficult. Getting help for all of this work when you’re ready to double or triple your business can feel overwhelming.That is why Joe and Fuquan talk about focus in this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments. As an investor, you can be pulled in a lo...2020-07-0718 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 47: Kyle JonesIn this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, we’re covering deals. We will learn what it takes to be an expert deal maker, like the 900-unit owning Kyle Jones of TruePoint Capital. Kyle shares his expertise on structuring deals, building relationships, and handling challenges in the multi-family investing space.Kyle’s first taste of real estate began in college, watching the original episodes of “Flip This House”; but, his journey as a real estate investor didn’t start until years later, after he did a profitable flip on his own home.As Kyle details wi...2020-07-0222 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 46: Lane KawaokaFor most of us, real estate investing requires a lot of hard work: finding deals, marketing your deals, managing cash flow, managing tenants, and more. What if there was another way? What if there was a way to passively get deals and manage properties without all of the headaches?Lane Kawaoka, an engineer turned investor, found an investing path that worked for him. Starting in college, Lane built a slow-but-steady portfolio of properties but found it hard to scale his investing to boss levels.After he made two shifts in his investing journey, his life...2020-06-2326 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 45: Marck de LautourAs we all know, one of the most exciting things about real estate is that things never stay the same. At the same time, one of the most frustrating things about real estate is the constant change. As a successful real estate investor, you need to manage your investment strategies, your cash flow, and your marketing (and more) to make sure your money is growing the way you want it to.Marck De Latour was a successful real estate business owner, buying hundreds of homes per year, and managing over 600. He reached this level...2020-06-1625 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 44: Nicholas AalerudReal estate investing is not always the bed of roses that those YouTube ads would have you believe. That being said, real estate investing can give you the time and financial freedom that you’ve always dreamed about.Nick Aalerud saw an real estate infomercial that offered freedom from his banking job that was clocking over 70 hours a week. That infomercial, however, would only be the beginning of Nick’s rough-and-tumble journey through real estate.There would be many financial bruises, as Nick shared with the Passion for Real Esta...2020-06-0923 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 43: Sean CasterlineSenior living is a topic that's been covered on the Passion for Real Estate Investments podcasts before, but we've never dived into the variety of opportunities within the senior living niche. The senior living niche has evolved from "nursing home" to communities with community chefs and places that look more like Disneyland!Many people ignore senior living communities because they still assume senior living is "nursing homes" or "facilities" instead of the amazing transformations that have happened in all areas of senior living. Investors who are considering this asset class can get involved in...2020-06-0422 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 42: Ryan ParsonWhen you start earning a lot of money as a real estate investor, what do you do with it? Who do you go to for advice? If you’re like most people, you might choose an investment advisor, financial planner, or broker as an answer.Ryan Parson, a former financial planner turned chief investment officer and strategist, would have a different answer. Ryan worked for corporate as a financial planner but felt locked in. No matter how hard or how good he worked at his corporate job, Ryan was never able to control his time like he wa...2020-05-2731 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 41: Jason NickelIf you’re trying to buy or sell properties in real estate, you need leads. For many real estate pros, this means any combination of emails, cold calling, postcards, and social media. One marketing strategy that many real estate professionals skip is text-based marketing.While sending out texts to your leads is a fast way to get your lead’s attention, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Jason Nickel, the founder of LeadSherpa, found the right way. He was tired of the low returns he was getting with direct mail, so he fou...2020-05-2018 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 40: Keir WeimerYou’ve probably heard of investors who start off with a single family unit one year and end up buying a multi-family unit the next and you’re wondering one thing: How? What is the strategy that allows a real estate investor to scale up fast?Keir Weimer gives “mindset” as the answer. No matter what you’re trying to achieve in real estate, you need the right mindset to help you navigate the roller coaster that is real estate. You need the right mindset to find good opportunities. You need the right mindset to build t...2020-05-1416 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 39: Mark PodolskyIf you’re looking for a real estate investing strategy that doesn’t require dealing with tenants, tools, rent payments while collecting checks, Mark Podolsky may be the mentor you’re looking for. On the Passion for Real Estate Investments podcast, we’ve talked to asset managers, fund managers, and more….but we haven’t talked to a person who bought and flipped real land and turned it into cash.Mark was tired of the 45 minute Monday morning commute that he started dreaded Fridays. He was looking for a way to make money where he could con...2020-05-0721 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 38: Mark JacksonMost focus on making back the money during the selling process but what if you could focus on buying right at the beginning and making a profit up front. That’s what @fuquanbilal discussed with the “Go to Valuation Specialist” Mark Jackson (referred to as MJ). MJ began his journey in 2000 when he took a buy out from his company and has not looked back. In the last 20 years, he has closed real estate transactions totaling millions!In this episode of Passion for Real Estate Investments, MJ explains why InvestorCompsOnline has been a game changer since 2006. It provide...2020-04-3017 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 37: Randy LawrenceIn this time of uncertainty, many investors are concerned about their investments going forward. Investors are concerned that the real estate industry will again face the economic downturn that we faced in 2006. This concern can turn to unnecessary stress and worry that hurts your health as well as your bank account.That’s why we turn to Randy Lawrence aka “The Real Estate Preacher” to share with us his perspective on maintaining your health and business during this unpredictable time. Randy is a busy man, working as an asset manager, speaker, business owner, and preacher. As Randy will s...2020-04-2122 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 36: Greg HughesWe’ve already covered real estate fund management @passion4rei series, but we haven’t dived into how to transition into the fund management side of real estate investing. That ‘s why our host, @fuquanbilal, sits down to chat with Greg Hughes, a fellow mastermind buddy and co-manager of four alternative investment funds. Greg began his career in real estate investing while house hacking at 19 and continued to grow as an investor and strategist reaching the point where he is today. Currently, he co-manages four alternative investment funds and has raised over $95 million in funds and gets cash flow from h...2020-04-1427 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 35: Brandon SchwabWe are back for another episode of the @passion4rei Series! Today’s episode with @fuquanbilal focuses on a powerful investment strategy that very few people have heard of, senior living homes. But after hearing what Brandon Schwab, a wholesaler turned owner of a boutique senior living business, has to say, you might reconsider.Brandon shares why he believes the senior living market offers the potential for massive passive income with compassionate care, how he got started, and the math behind the big success his business is performing.Brandon covers the ins and outs of th...2020-04-0730 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 34: Jay MalikWe’re focusing on the numbers behind real estate investing in today’s episode of the @passion4rei series. Our host, @fuquanbilal, talks with Jay Malik, a retired real estate investor turned full-time accountant and tax strategist expert. Jay specializes in helping doctors, dentists, and chiropractors, but the investing advice he gives in this episode can help any real estate investor track and keep more of their hard-earned money. Jay dabbled in real estate ever since his first start at 19 and with the help of mentors and experience has been reaping the benefits ever since.As...2020-03-3122 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 33: Chris MilesEveryone knows how to become a millionaire...or at least we think we do. All you need is a million dollar business idea, a trust fund, or a winning lotto ticket, right?Well, not so fast!In the next episode of the @passion4rei Series, we talk with Chris Miles, the cash flow expert who drops some controversial advice on how to reach that million dollars or whatever number represents financial freedom for you.Chris Miles argues that you can reach financial freedom now instead of later. You don’t have to save an...2020-03-2420 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 32: David Van HornMost people only see the glamorous side of a real estate fund manager: the huge million-dollar deals, the luxurious life of the owners, and the high stakes when you manage huge dollars. What most people don’t see is the work.In the next episode of the @passion4rei Series, we talk with David Van Horn, CEO and founder of PPR Note Co, a multi-million dollar Real Estate Mortgage Note Fund company. David shares his journey from an underemployed college graduate working in college to managing Multi million-dollar Real Estate Mortgage Note portfolios. David dives int...2020-03-1731 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 31: Glenn StrombergMobile homes aren’t on your usual list of real estate investments, but that might change after you hear the next episode of the @passion4rei Series! In today’s episode with @fuquanbilala talks with Glenn Stromberg, an investing expert with over 37 years and thousands of deals in the mobile home industry. Glenn has done every type of deal you can think of in the mobile home industry, from flipping to buy and hold and more. Glenn talks about the unique opportunity in the mobile home industry, especially for newbie investors who are looking for less ex...2020-03-1222 min
The Erik Cabral ShowE65: Fuquan Bilal - Real Estate Pro and Founder of NNG Capital FundThis is part of a series of episodes coming from the MidAtlantic Summit and hosted by special guest and good friend Josh Cary of The Hidden Entrepreneur. In this episode, we join Fuquan Bilal, founder of NNG Capital Fund. Faquan has an incredible life story about growing up in his rough neighborhood, becoming a successful real estate investor, and going back to help his community only to get shot five times. He also talks about overcoming great odds, staying focused, being grateful, and the importance of adversity.
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A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 30: Eddie Speed@passion4rei Series host @fuquanbilal chats with Eddie Speed (@thenoteauthority), a 40 year veteran in the mortgage note space, where he shares his strategy of getting a property seller to the YES, being a superior marketer when it comes to seller financing, and his focus on helping people focus on wealth.2019-11-1326 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 29: Mitch StephenOur host @fuquanbilal talks with Mitch Stephen, a real estate investor who’s sold close to 2000 homes in the last 23 years, shares his experience on how he started his path to financial freedom at 23 years old, the golden rule of making more than you spend, ultimately paying more in the long run when you avoid paying for education, mentoring 15 people a year, and failing at everything in order to discover his passion for real estate.2019-10-3032 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 28: Bill FairmanHost @fuquanbilal chats with Bill Fairman, a Fund Manager of 30 years where he shares his experience buying his first home at 19, how lenders create an outlet for people to better themselves, having to get a commercial drivers license after the housing crash, finding a mentor to shadow if you’re new and The Alternative Investor Podcast.2019-10-1637 min
The #DoItMovement® PodcastHow To Survive The Next Crash With Diversified Hybrid Real Estate Investing With Fuquan BilalIf you are relying on straight wholesaling in 2019 you may want to reconsider diversifying your portfolio. Incase you haven't heard we are very close and somewhat overdue for a recycle of the market, and this means you may encounter a few issues. While there are many ways to make money in the real estate industry, our guest today talks to us about other ways to cash flow by buying up others debt. This may sound a tad bit silly as we near a market crash but if there's anyway we should listen to about buying notes, its todays guest. 2019-10-1038 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 27: David PhelpsHost @fuquanbilal chats with David Phelps, CEO and founder of Freedom Founders Mastermind, where he shares with us his start in real estate at a young age, what makes real estate the perfect vehicle for long term wealth building, utilizing your network influence, and the importance of apprenticeship for those who are just starting out in the game.2019-10-0216 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 26: Salena KulkarniHost @fuquanbilal chats with Salena Kulkarni, an avid property investor for the last two decades, where she shares the differences between the U.S and the Australian real estate markets, how your network is the key driver for your success in today’s market, and how real estate investing is hands down the best way to leverage your returns.2019-09-1719 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 25: Bill BymelHost @fuquanbilal sits down with Bill Bymel, an asset manager and founder of RSI Asset Management, where he shares his experience raising capital over the years, his start in residential real estate, managing a fund, and his passion for success in borrower meditations.2019-09-0425 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 24: Dave Payerchin Host @fuquanbilal chats with Dave Payerchin (@therealdavep), a Turnkey Operator and co-founding partner of Columbus Turnkey Houses, where he shares his early days in construction after graduating high school, cashflow investing vs speculation investing, how the real estate business is not about getting rich quick but rather a getting rich painfully and slowly, understanding private money, and the four pillars of real estate. 2019-08-2130 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 23: Jim IngersollHost @fuquanbilal sits down with Jim Ingersoll (@jimingersoll), creator of the Real Estate Success Podcast, where he shares his passion for real estate investing and how it’s changed the lives and trajectories of people in his life, building long term “multi-generational” wealth, the importance of focus, and finding motivated sellers. 2019-08-0620 min
Naked NotesJunior Liens and Funds with Fuquan Bilal1 Million Way to get into notes! Okay, maybe not that many but there are so many different ways to invest in real estate notes that you may be asking yourself why you aren't doing it yet. On today's episode of Naked Notes©, the ladies of the Note Assistance Program(™) speak with Fuquan Bilal, the CEO of NationalNoteGroup (NNG) Capital Fund, about how he got into the note game and what he is investing in now. Listen to his journey of ups, downs, and biggest successes as Jasmine and Natosha peel back the layers of investing in junior liens. Fuquan con...2019-08-0637 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 21: Tracey ReweyHost @fuquanbilal sits down with Tracey Rewey (@TracyZRewey), a 30 year veteran in the note business where she shares her start in seller finance notes, the Notes Direct Platform, and starting with performing notes before non performing notes.2019-07-1021 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 20: Nate Hare Our host @fuquanbilal sits down with Nate Hare the Executive Vice President of Quest Trust Company, as he shares how he got into real estate right out of college, understanding various tax sheltered vehicles, and providing the American dream through ROTH IRA’s. 2019-06-2513 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 19: Matt KelleyOur host @fuquanbilal chats with Matt Kelley the head of Special Default Services, where he shares how he started investing in notes on the courthouse steps, the importance of spotting long term opportunities where they exist, and paying it forward when it comes to due diligence in the note industry. 2019-06-1114 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 18: Matt Smith Our host @fuquanbilal sits down with Matt Smith, a financier from Green Leaf Money, where he shares his transition from financing in real estate into the Cannabis space, details on how to acquire a loan, and his 20 year long passion within a changing industry. 2019-06-0612 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 17: Saprina Allen Our host @fuquanbilal chats with Saprina Allen, a real estate and note investor who shares how she got her first job in the business without a degree, the value she receives from hosting Mastermind Groups, and how the real estate business is a life changer for herself and for others. 2019-05-2217 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 16: Kevin Shortle Our host @fuquanbilal talks with Kevin Shortle, a real estate and note investor who shares his start in the early ’90s, how note investing IS the real estate business, the importance of understanding both performing and non-performing notes, and who you know is just as important as what you know. 2019-05-0922 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 15: Jeremy GengOur host @fuquanbilal sits down with Jeremy Geng, a real estate investor who shares his start in real estate in 2009 after leaving medical school, how note investing as made him a better real estate investor, preparing for the next housing downturn, and how education dictates your return. 2019-04-2317 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 14: Joel MachovitzOur host @fuquanbilal sits down with Joel Markovitz, an asset manager in the note industry where he shares his early days in the mortgage space, how the genesis of everything is the borrower, and how real estate affords you a lifestyle. 2019-04-1117 min
1000Houses.com PodcastEpisode 286: Buying Distressed, with Fuquan BilalFuquan Bilal, the company’s CEO, founded NNG in 2012 with the principal mission of capitalizing on the growing supply of mortgage notes in the interbank marketplace. Mr. Bilal utilizes his 19 years of residential and commercial real estate success to identify real estate opportunities and capitalize on them. His financial acumen and proprietary set of investment criteria enable him to purchase under-performing real estate assets at a deep discount of face and market values, thereby increasing the value of the assets. This, coupled with his ability to maximize the use of leverage, enables him to build strong, secured portfolios with so...2019-04-0339 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 13 Michael Zuber Our host @fuquanbilal sits down with Michael Zuber, the author of the book "One Rental At A Time", as he shares his 15 year journey in real estate, the reason why he started his youtube/podcast series, and how you can be financially free by 30 if you start at 18. 2019-03-2635 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 12: Martin SaenzHost @fuquanbilal sits down with Martin Saenz, author of the Amazon best seller “Note Investing Made Easier” where he shares his experience in the note business, building a team that leads to partnerships, and how passive income requires being active. 2019-03-0616 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 11: Jeff SpiegelOur host @fuquanbilal sits down with Jeff Spiegel, a CPA from Spiegel Accountancy Corp, who shares his accounting advice when preparing your K1’s, phantom income, and multi state filing requirements. 2019-03-0610 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 10: Paul and Adam VincentWe chat with the Vincent Brothers Paul and Adam of Vincent Esquire, both attorneys who share their experience in the note business, how to source attorneys in all 50 states, utilizing your network, and the benefits of their Note Council service. 2019-03-0617 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 9: Fred MoscowitzWe chat with Fred Moscowitz of Liberties Management, as he shares his experience on raising capital, buying one property a year, staying in for the long haul, and the options real estate can afford you. 2019-03-0621 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 8: Sean Mills and Brian GoldbergWe chat with two attorneys Sean Mills and Brian Goldberg from O’Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys At Law, as they discuss foreclosures, Judicial and Non Judicial States, and doing your due diligence. 2019-03-0623 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 7: Sherman ArnowitzWe chat with Sherman Arnowitz; Founder and President of Keyhole Financial, where he shares his experience on how real estate has given him the freedom to do what he loves, having strategic partners, and his online platform Keyhole Academy. 2019-03-0616 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 6: Anna KelleyWe chat with Anna Kelley aka the REI Mom, where she discusses multi family properties, women in the real estate business, and working with other professionals in order to grow more efficiently. 2019-03-0617 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 5: Bill MccaffertyWe chat with Bill Mccafferty, where he discusses leaving the education system, not taking things personally, and his bread and butter as an asset manager. 2019-03-0619 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 4: Chase ThompsonWe chat with Chase Thompson, as he discusses his experience transitioning from mortgages into the note business space, his new Note Investors Academy educational platform, and how to get started if you’re new to real estate. Social/Website:@chasethompson notemba.com2019-03-0616 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEPISODE 3: Steve LloydWe chat with Steve Lloyd the Founder of StoneBay Holdings, where Steve dives in on his love for entrepreneurs, raising capital, putting ideas on steroids, and the importance of investing in yourself. Website: stonebayholdings.com 2019-03-0614 min
A Passion For Real Estate InvestmentsEpisode 2: Joe Robert We chat with Joe Robert, of Silver Bay Capital, where he shares how he got started in real estate at 19 years old, entrepreneurship, getting into the note business, and moving to Puerto Rico.Position/ContactChief Executive officer of Silver Bay Capitalsilverbaycapital.com2019-03-0611 min