Opportunity Zones Podcast

To date, Capital Square has nine different Opportunity Zone multifamily building projects in various states of development. When completed, these projects will have created roughly 2,000 new residential units in Opportunity Zones located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Capital Square's co-CEOs Louis Rogers and Whit Huffman join the show to discuss how their OZ fund management strategy has evolved over the years since their first OZ project launched in 2019. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/11/louis-rogers-whit-huffman-324/

Donald Trump won a decisive victory in the Presidential election. Does that mean an OZ extension is a “lock”? Plus: Jimmy provides a recap of the 2024 Novogradac Opportunity Zones Summit, and the team at OpportunityZones.com has released a groundbreaking new survey. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/11/oznh-nov-2024/

Last week, Novogradac hosted their annual Opportunity Zones Summit, a convening of key OZ stakeholders and professionals. Mike Novogradac, managing partner at Novogradac & Company, joins the show from the conference site in Washington DC to discuss the optimistic outlook for the Opportunity Zones incentive following the recent election results, and the potential impact on future tax legislation and program extensions. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/11/mike-novogradac-323/

Donald Trump has won a second Presidential term. And with control of the Senate and House, tax legislation in 2025 looks very likely to extend and possibly renew Opportunity Zones. Mr. Ashley Tison of OZPros joins the show from the site of the Novogradac 2024 OZ Summit in Washington DC to discuss the election outcome and timing of potentially sweeping Opportunity Zone reform in 2025. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/11/ashley-tison-322/

Unlike more traditional Opportunity Zone Funds that focus on real estate, The Wyoming Reserve is centered around a secure vault operation that holds precious metals, specifically gold and silver, in an Opportunity Zone in Casper, Wyoming. In this sponsored fireside chat, Josh Phair, CEO of The Wyoming Reserve, discusses what makes The Wyoming Reserve truly unique among Opportunity Zone investments. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/11/josh-phair-321/

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Build-for-rent properties are newly constructed homes that are purpose-built for renting, and they just may be the next big thing in residential real estate. Leo Backer, Jill Homan, and Mike Nolan join the show to discuss the launch of their new Build-to-Rent Opportunity Zone Fund in this investor webinar sponsored by Pinnacle Partners and Trilogy Investment Company. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/10/pinnacle-partners-319/

It's the final episode of OZ NewsHour before the 2024 presidential election, and Jimmy and Andy are providing special coverage of this pivotal moment. Plus: Caliber announces a "first" in the OZ industry, and Pinnacle Partners capitalizes on growing interest in build-to-rent. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/10/oznh-oct-24/

Earlier this month, Caliber introduced a new merger program for self-directed Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs), allowing them to merge into its larger multi-asset QOFs. Chris Loeffler, co-founder and CEO of Caliber, joins the show to discuss some of the strategic benefits of the merger platform and how it fits into Caliber’s broader goals of economic growth within Opportunity Zones. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/10/chris-loeffler-318/

The future of Opportunity Zones may be at stake in next month's election. The outcome is likely to determine whether the program is extended, renewed, or left to phase out by 2026. John Sciarretti and Jason Watkins, partners at Novogradac, join the show to discuss how different election outcomes may impact tax legislation in 2025. Plus, they provide a preview of the upcoming Novogradac Opportunity Zones Summit, taking place in Washington DC next month. Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/10/novogradac-317/