OZ Pitch Day - June 19
OZ Pitch Day - June 19
A new book that offers a critical view of opportunity zones just hit bookshelves. What are some of the biggest shortcomings of the tax policy, and how can it be improved? David Wessel is a senior fellow in Economic Studies…
What tax policy changes may unfold soon, and how might Opportunity Zones be reformed later this year or in 2022? Mike Novogradac is the managing partner of Novogradac, a top 50 accounting firm founded in 1989. John Sciarretti is chair…
What are some of the key similarities and differences between Sun Belt Opportunity Zone deals and Midwest Opportunity Zone deals? Lawrence Jatsek is managing partner of CRE Development Capital, a real estate development and investment firm focused on mixed use…
What are some of the biggest lessons learned from the first three years of the Opportunity Zones program? Bob Richardson is managing partner of Blue Cardinal Capital, a real estate private equity firm with Opportunity Zone projects in upstate New…
How can Opportunity Zones be leveraged to create more affordable housing that has a commitment to sustainability? Majesty Gayle is Senior Fund Manager of the Evo Opportunity Fund, which seeks to develop energy efficient workforce housing in Qualified Opportunity Zones…
Can opportunity zones be leveraged for historic renovation projects? How does the combination of historic tax credits and the opportunity zone incentive improve investment returns? John Blatchford is Owner and Founder of Kunst, a real estate company that buys and…
How can non-accredited investors with smaller capital gains participate in Opportunity Zone investing? Don Harmer is the president and CEO of the GRASS QOZF. GRASS is focused on Lyon County, Nevada and owns multiple QOZBs in the aviation and software…
How does real estate innovation intersect with Opportunity Zones? How can Opportunity Zones catalyze business development and business investment in low income communities? Steve Nson is founder of AnySizeDeals, a conference organizer with a focus on real estate innovation. Their…
How can opportunity zone investments in operating businesses lead to profitable exits? Dave Kunz is managing partner and general manager of Hall Venture Partners. Will Walker is a private equity veteran and advisor to Hall Labs and HVP. Click the…
What changes to tax policy are likely coming under the Biden administration? If enacted, how will these changes impact the appeal of Opportunity Zone funds and the returns available to investors? Several Opportunity Zone experts provided their insights on a…