The vast majority of Opportunity Zone projects are ground-up development deals. But in Cleveland, there are numerous opportunities to renovate underutilized historic buildings.

Kevin Wojton, managing member at IOTA Development Group, joins the show to discuss how he is acquiring historic buildings in Cleveland's Opportunity Zones for pennies on the dollar, and giving them new life.

Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/07/kevin-wojton-273/

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PACE financing is becoming a more important part of the capital stack as traditional lenders pull back in today's high interest rate environment.

Alexandra Cooley, CIO of Nuveen Green Capital, joins the show to discuss commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, what it is, who's eligible to receive it, and how the loans can be securitized.

Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/07/alexandra-cooley-271/

Origin Investments was one of the early adopters of Opportunity Zones in 2018. They have since raised $585 million across their first two Opportunity Zone funds. And now they are gearing up to launch OZ Fund III.

Michael Episcope, principal co-founder at Origin investments, joins the show to discuss Origin's story, where investors can find value right now, and whether Opportunity Zones are still good deals, given current macroeconomic conditions.

Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/06/michael-episcope-270/

Combining safer asset-backed real estate with high-multiple venture investments in untapped markets may be an optimal Opportunity Zone strategy for investors seeking risk diversification.

Kelly Ann Winget of Alternative Wealth Partners and Rachel Vass of Syzygy Cities have teamed up to form the EPIC OZ Fund. They join the show to discuss how their fund is unique, and the importance of aligning incentives within public-private partnerships when developing venture real estate.

Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/06/epic-oz-fund-269/

Capital markets have been volatile as of late. All forms of investment have been impacted, and Opportunity Zones are no exception.

Ross Baird, founder of Blueprint Local, joins the show to discuss that impact, plus, some of the biggest lessons that he has learned after investing $200 million of OZ equity over the past four years.

Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/06/ross-baird-268/

Limited partners (LPs) in private investment funds face many unique challenges when it comes to administration, portfolio management, and cash flow planning.

Litan Yahav, founder and CEO of Vyzer, joins the show to discuss these challenges that High Net Worth investors face as LPs in multiple private placement offerings, and how his product can help address their investment management needs.

Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/06/litan-yahav-267/

Traditional wealth management is very experienced at managing an investor's portfolio of assets at a traditional brokerage account of stocks and bonds. But there's a gap when it comes to portfolio management of real estate properties, and when to utilize 1031s and Opportunity Zones.

Drew Reynolds, CIO at Realized, joins the show to discuss how a portfolio of investment properties can be managed with the same level of sophistication as traditional investments.

Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/06/drew-reynolds-266/

The key to investing success starts with having the right mindset.

Steven Pesavento, president of VonFinch Capital, joins the show to discuss how living with "The Investor Mindset" can help High Net Worth investors generate more wealth.

Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/05/steven-pesavento-265/

The nation’s housing shortage presents an opportunity to convert historic buildings into multifamily. But doing so comes with risk.

Cullan Maumus, managing director at NORF Companies, joins the show to discuss how tax credit programs (in addition to Opportunity Zones) can de-risk historic building conversion projects.

Show notes: ⁠https://opportunityzones.com/2023/05/cullan-maumus-264/⁠