Opportunity Zones Podcast

OpportunityDb has rebranded as OpportunityZones.com. Plus: the Fed’s lower interest rates may spur renewed interest in OZ investing, Jimmy tours a precious metals vault in an Opportunity Zone, and the U.S. Navy turns to an OZ fund to expand their nuclear submarine building capacity. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/09/oznh-sep-2024/

Despite being ideally suited for Opportunity Zone investing, less than one-third of family offices have made an OZ investment. DJ Van Keuren, executive director at the Family Office Real Estate Institute, joins the show to discuss why many investors have been hesitant about OZ investing, real estate market cycles, when the U.S. might enter a major recession, and opportunities for distressed asset acquisitions. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/09/dj-van-keuren-315/

Prominent Opportunity Zone attorneys Gerry Reihsen, Brett Siglin, and Ashley Tison answer your OZ questions. Recorded June 13th, 2024 during OZ Pitch Day. Registration is now open for our next OZ Pitch Day event on November 14th, 2024: https://opportunityzones.com/pitch-day/

Hotel development deals are benefiting from favorable supply-demand dynamics post-COVID. John Schellhase, assistant vice president of investments at Peachtree Group, joins the show to discuss Peachtree's approach to Opportunity Zone investments, their focus on developing hospitality assets, and the broader real estate market trends currently shaping investment opportunities. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/09/john-schellhase-313/

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The New York Times recently featured the Opportunity Zones program, and the paper's coverage was surprisingly balanced (headline notwithstanding). Plus: Novogradac announces that 185,000 homes have been built with QOFs, and Jimmy announces a brand new project at OpportunityDb. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/08/oznh-aug-2024/

Miami is experiencing steady and comparatively outsized growth, with strategically located Opportunity Zones offering new avenues for investment and development. Liam Krahe and David Cohen, co-founders of the South Florida QOZ Fund, join the show to discuss the challenges and opportunities of investing in Miami's rapidly evolving urban landscape. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/08/liam-krahe-david-cohen-311/

Kamala Harris is the new Democratic nominee for President, but does she hate Opportunity Zones? Plus: Polymarket believes President Trump is still favored to win the election, and Capital Square prepares to open yet another OZ building. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/07/oznh-jul-2024/

Can Opportunity Zones be re-tooled to help create additional social impact for years to come? Ja'Ron Smith, chief advocacy officer at the Opportunity Funds Association, joins the show to discuss efforts to reauthorize the Opportunity Zones legislation, grow the coalition, and implement new incentives to boost community development. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/07/jaron-smith-310/

Opportunity Zone investing is down significantly over the past two years. Why might now still be a great time to invest in Qualified Opportunity Funds? Recorded live at OZ Pitch Day on June 13, 2024, featuring OZ Insiders members Andrew Doup of SyndicationCounsel, Jill Homan of Javelin 19 Investments, and Coni Rathbone of VF Law. Moderated by Jimmy Atkinson of OpportunityDb and OZ Insiders. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunitydb.com/2024/07/why-invest-ozs-now-309/