Now Available: The Opportunity Zones Playbook
Now Available: The Opportunity Zones Playbook
Fueled by the momentum of Opportunity Zones 2.0, the OZ industry is surging into the final months of 2025 with record participation, a new rural map, and a wave of upcoming events. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the…
The Opportunity Zone industry’s top professionals will gather in Las Vegas on December 3, 2025, for the Novogradac 2025 Opportunity Zones Summit, a one-day event at the Four Seasons dedicated to unpacking the next chapter of Opportunity Zones 2.0. Novogradac…
Many Opportunity Zone developments are stalling out. Thin spreads, costly capital, and oversized equity requirements mean the math just doesn’t work like it used to. Enter preferred equity. Jordan Brustein & Andrew Rudy of Ackman-Ziff join the show to discuss…
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson discusses IRS Notice 2025-50, defining which Opportunity Zones qualify as rural. Effective July 4, 2025, rural OZs qualify for a reduced substantial improvement threshold. Plus, Jimmy answers…
With many major asset classes at or near all-time highs, is a perfect storm brewing for Opportunity Zone investing? Plus, a recap of recent Opportunity Zone events, and a preview of upcoming events. Opportunity Zone News & Events About OZ…
Opportunity Zones 2.0 has brought sweeping changes to the nation’s most powerful tax incentive—making the program permanent and restoring one of its most valuable tools: 100% bonus depreciation. On this episode of The Opportunity Zones Podcast, Jimmy Atkinson is joined…
Tax attorney John Hyre has built his career around helping real estate investors, small businesses, and retirement account holders keep more of what they earn. From Puerto Rico’s unique tax advantages to the pitfalls of self-directed IRAs, his focus has…
Washington DC’s Bridge District is quickly emerging as one of the nation’s most ambitious Opportunity Zone projects, transforming vacant land into a thriving new neighborhood. With thousands of multifamily units, new retail, and vital community amenities, the Bridge District is…
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson discusses the top 10 counties for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations, plus answers live questions from the audience. Join Jimmy the first Monday of every month at 3:00…
How is OZ 2.0 reshaping fundraising and investor behavior in Opportunity Zones? GTIS Partners’ Peter Ciganik returns to the podcast to discuss OZ 2.0, capital raising trends, and his firm’s $850 million Opportunity Zone portfolio. Guest: Peter Ciganik, GTIS Partners…