How is OZ 2.0 changing capital flows into Opportunity Zone funds? Peter Ciganik of GTIS Partners joins the show to discuss how permanence is boosting investor confidence, why institutions are returning, and GTIS’s strategy across multifamily and industrial projects. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/08/peter-ciganik-356/

New Opportunity Zones will go into effect on January 1, 2027. But there will be a two-year overlap with existing OZ 1.0 zones. What options do OZ investors have beginning in 2027? Show notes & summary: ⁠https://opportunityzones.com/2025/08/oznh-aug-2025/

On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson discusses key dates related to OZ 2.0, plus answers live questions from the audience. Join Jimmy the first Monday of every month at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, to get your Opportunity Zones questions answered live. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/08/ozoh-355/

When an investor defers a capital gain by rolling it into a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), that deferred gain is ultimately recognized for tax purposes on December 31, 2026, unless triggered earlier by an inclusion event. Real estate attorney Brad Molotsky of Duane Morris joins the show to discuss how the fair market value of an Opportunity Zone investment on that deferral date affects the taxable gain, and what steps investors and fund managers should take to prepare. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/07/brad-molotsky-354/

Get the full breakdown of the biggest update to Opportunity Zones since 2017. OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson covers everything investors, developers, and communities need to know about the new OZ 2.0 rules signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. Watch the video version of this episode and download our OZ 2.0 resources: https://opportunityzones.com/crashcourse/

How does a prime neighborhood drive an Opportunity Zone project’s success? Alicia Miller of Black Salmon joins the show to discuss her firm’s “location-first” strategy. Alicia shares details on Black Salmon’s new multifamily development in downtown St. Petersburg and a flagship retail project in Miami’s Design District, and explains how a single-asset holdco structure keeps investors on track for the 10-year tax-free exit. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/07/alicia-miller-352/

As President Trump signs the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Opportunity Zones are made permanent. In this live episode, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans recap Congressional passage of H.R. 1 and the signing ceremony at the White House. Plus, a breakdown of exactly how OZ 2.0 reshapes the incentive for investors, developers, and communities. Show notes & episode summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/07/trump-megabill-351/

The U.S. Senate passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, which will make Opportunity Zones permanent. The bill now heads back to the House for final passage before going to President Trump for enactment. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/07/senate-bill-passes-350/

The U.S. Senate has released draft legislation that could make Opportunity Zones a permanent part of the tax code. In this special OZ NewsHour edition of the podcast, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what’s in the Senate’s proposal, how it compares to the House version, and what it could mean for investors, fund managers, and the future of OZ policy. Show notes and summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/06/oznh-jun-2025/

Capitol Hill is moving toward a permanent Opportunity Zones program, but the fine print matters. In this OZ Pitch Day panel, Jimmy Atkinson is joined by Blake Christian and Jim Lang to unpack the Senate’s draft OZ 2.0 bill. They explore the proposal’s major reforms, potential pitfalls, and what developers and investors need to know right now. Show notes & episode summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/06/ozpd-panel-349/