Neal Bawa found himself in the real estate sector almost by accident. But the rigorous habits of data analysis he honed as a tech industry executive proved even more valuable in the OZ space. The Founder and CEO of Gracapitus tells us about his unique perspective on Opportunity Zone investing in this episode of The OZExpo Podcast.

Host: Jack Heald
Guest: Neal Bawa

Links:
https://censusreporter.org/
https://www.costar.com/
https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/
http://www.city-data.com/
https://www.housingalerts.com/
https://www.localmarketmonitor.com/
https://multifamilyu.com/ (real estate trends 2019)
https://www.udemy.com/realfocus/

Where does automated carousel manufacturing and Opportunity Zone investing converge? It might be with Barry Stem. His company - Fortified Precast Technologies - is bringing this proven German building technology to the United States. He tells us all about it on this episode of The OZExpo Podcast.

Real Estate Broker John McCarthy simply wanted to know who owned a particular piece of OZ property he saw one day while out driving. They say necessity is the mother of invention, and that moment of necessity was the genesis of the mobile app OZMaps.

The creator of OZMaps is our guest on this episode of The OZExpo Podcast.

Host: Jack Heald
Guest: John McCarthy
Links: OZMaps

Puerto Rico is - by far - the most extraordinary of the Opportunity Zones. Today, we talk with Puerto Rico's Secretary of Economic Development about what makes the island territory a one-of-a-kind investment. Manuel Laboy is our guest today on The OZExpo Podcast.

Stefan Shimenes left a very comfortable life in Brazil as a serial entreprenuer. He built a new company in the US that uses data analytics to locate the best real estate deals in the country. Then, the Opportunity Zone happened. He immediately recognized the potential value his company's data could unlock for OZ investors and developers. Stefan Shimenes, the founder of InvestReal.com is our guest today on the OZExpo podcast.

Michael Bernier possesses a rare facility with pattern recognition and creative problem solving. These talents and skills help him can excel at chess, and also excel at helping clients navigate the pitfalls of OZ investing. E&Y Partner Michael Bernier is our guest on this episode of The OZExpo Podcast.

Host: Jack Heald
Guest: Michael Bernier

Susan P. Rounds is the head of Wealth Management for Deustche Bank, a role she came to after a career in the law. Her rare combination of experience and skills honed in the courtroom make her a formidable force and a voice to be heard in the OZ world. Susan P. Rounds is our guest on this episode of The OZExpo Podcast.

Host: Jack Heald
Guest: Susan P. Rounds

As CIO for the Bernstein Companies, Craig Bernstein learned how to do the analysis that would identify those deals that were, quote - "too good to be true." He's done analysis. He knows the promise. And his insights into the market and the opportunities are both unique and compelling. Craig Bernstein of OPZ Bernstein is my guest on this episode  of The OZExpo Podcast.

Host: Jack Heald
Guest: Craig Bernstein

Brandon Lacoff embodies the American can-do spirit. He has made a career out of solving seemingly impossible problems.  With his Belpointe REIT, he's figured out how to deliver Opportunity Zone benefits to investors who are wary of OZ restrictions.

Brandon Lacoff of BelPointe REIT is our guest on this episode of THE OZExpo Podcast.

Host: Jack Heald
Guest: Brandon Lacoff

Jay Darby has a razor-sharp wit and a legal mind to match it. He can navigate the arcana of baseball or tax law with equal aplomb. Join us for an incredibly informative - and entertaining - conversation with attorney Jay Darby of Sullivan Law on this episode of The OZExpo Podcast.

Host: Jack Heald
Guest: Jay Darby