What does the future hold for the tax-incentivized Opportunity Zone investments? Will there be a reasonable expansion of the OZ policy in the coming years? While future legislation for OZs remains open to debate, this bipartisan investment program offers distinct financial…

When it comes to managing capital gains tax, are Opportunity Zones the solution? Are these funds, in fact, the quintessential hedge in an uncertain and rapidly-changing economy? As awareness increases, investors and advisors look to QOZ funds (and their deadlines) as…

How has the Opportunity Zone marketplace evolved since 2018 and what changes may be forthcoming? This episode is the audio version of an OZ Pitch Day panel titled, “The State of the Opportunity Zone Marketplace.” The panel was moderated by…

Alternative investments are quickly gaining ground in the marketplace. But what’s driving this trend, and how can investors take advantage? Andy Hagans is Chief Operating Officer at OpportunityDb.com, and the founder of AltsDb and The Alternative Investment podcast. Click the play button…

How can investors execute long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities via qualified Opportunity Zones funds? And what are the different types of funds in which to invest that spur economic development? Chris Knoppe owns and operates CBUS OZ…

Time is running out on the December 31, 2021 Opportunity Zone deadline. If you’re an investor with capital gains, how can you find a suitable Opportunity Zone investment before the end of this year? On today’s episode, you’ll learn more…

Multifamily investment opportunities can have various structures, risks, and return profiles. But what makes this what makes this investment option compelling and potentially actionable? And how can Opportunity Zones play a role in that? Neil Sherlock is the Vice President Capital Markets at…

What does the launch of the first publicly traded Opportunity Zone fund mean for investors and the OZ industry? Brandon Lacoff is CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Belpointe OZ. Click the play button above to listen to my conversation…

Are tertiary markets in the Southeast U.S. a prime opportunity for real estate investors? Hannah Kirby is managing partner at Carolina Opportunity Funds, a consultancy for self-directed Qualified Opportunity Funds that concentrates primarily in the Southeast U.S. Click the play…

A new book that offers a critical view of opportunity zones just hit bookshelves. What are some of the biggest shortcomings of the tax policy, and how can it be improved? David Wessel is a senior fellow in Economic Studies…